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In the future, men and women have colonized the moon, and dazzling technological advances have created a better life for those on earth. But the arrival of "The Wanderer" may change all that. A sphere of immense size, it appears suddenly one night during a lunar eclipse, causing crushing quakes on the moon and catastrophes on earth. Now Lt. Don Merriam must find a way to reach the Wanderer and discover its purpose.
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"Much better then his other Hugo winner, this is an interesting story where humans get caught in the middle (kind a non-humorous version of the "Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe". Does a good job explaining what will happen if a body the size of the moon where to enter orbit - and start munching on the moon. Quick read."
— Kevin (4 out of 5 stars)
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Winner of the 1965 Hugo Award for Best Novel
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" I agree with someone else's review "I finished this one out of sheer stubbornness." Accept I don't think I'll be finishing it. About a 7th of the way is and not warming up to it at all. The premise is interesting but the characters and events so far are not engaging. "
— Mckinley, 2/12/2014 -
" What would happen if a new planet appears in the sky over Earth? That's the question that Leiber answers. It's interesting....written in 1964, set in a near future ( I would say it would be the 70s) when the US and the USSR have bases on the Moon. When the story focusses on "the saucer people"-Americans who are interested in UFOs-it's interesting, but the story bogs down following other characters. Still, it was a fast read... "
— Jim, 1/29/2014 -
" According to those in the know, Mark Clifton's They'd Rather Be Right is the worst novel to ever win a Hugo award. I disagree. THIS is the worst Hugo book I've read - and if there are any worse, I fear for my ability to finish my "read all the Hugo novels" project. "
— Kevin, 1/20/2014 -
" Utter drivel. Worst Hugo award winner ever. "
— Ethan, 1/18/2014 -
" it may be his masterpiece, but it isn't much as far as sf thrillers go. and he seems to have some kind of furry thing going on here. "
— Jesse, 1/18/2014 -
" Audiobook narrated by William Dietz. Fun example of classic hard SF, in some ways broader ranging and better written than other books of its type and era (1964), although the human / alien catgirl romance is a bit cringeworthy. Won the Hugo Award in 1965. "
— Stef, 11/29/2013 -
" Great sci-fi setting with the whole alien planet/doomsday scenario. Horrible characters with truly cringe-worthy dialogue. "
— Jonathan, 11/26/2013 -
" It started dull, and didn't really pick up. There were a few amusing parts aboard The Wanderer and with Tigerishka. Otherwise, much build up and no pay off. "
— Alex, 9/27/2013 -
" Science fiction. We are not alone. One day, we could have visitors. Maybe they'll be friendly. Maybe not!! "
— Quent, 8/6/2013 -
" Hated it! The first book I ever gave up on. "
— Lawrenz, 1/10/2013 -
" I wasn't captivated by this book but that's probably just me. It was a re-read and the 3rd SciFi hugo-winning novel in a row. "
— Danzaiss, 11/28/2012 -
" Read it in the mid-Nineties. Didn't like it much. Gave it away. "
— Florin, 10/14/2012 -
" Utter drivel. Worst Hugo award winner ever. "
— Ethan, 3/28/2011 -
" I wasn't captivated by this book but that's probably just me. It was a re-read and the 3rd SciFi hugo-winning novel in a row. "
— Danzaiss, 6/3/2010 -
" 2009.0717-20090724 <br/>With too many charitors and little resolution I can't recommend this book. I gave it 2 stars only because there is one very interesting sense. "
— Paul, 7/24/2009 -
" it may be his masterpiece, but it isn't much as far as sf thrillers go. and he seems to have some kind of furry thing going on here. "
— Jesse, 12/23/2008
About Fritz Leiber
Fritz Leiber (1910–1992) was equally adept at writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His works were honored with the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy awards, and he was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He also received the Gandalf Grand Master Award for fantasy writing.
About Norman Dietz
Norman Dietz is a writer, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and was named one of the fifty “Best Voices of the Century” by AudioFile magazine. He and his late wife, Sandra, transformed an abandoned ice-cream parlor into a playhouse, which served “the world’s best hot fudge sundaes” before and after performances. The founder of Theatre in the Works, he lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.