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The Man Who Folded Himself
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LENGTH4 hrs and 27 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-29-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The Man Who Folded Himself, written in 1973 (and reissued by BenBella in 2003) is a classic science fiction novel by award-winning author David Gerrold. This work was nominated for both Hugo and Nebula awards and is considered by some critics to be the finest time travel novel ever written.
©2003 David Gerrold (P)2011 Iambik Audio Inc
What the Critics Say
"David Gerrold proves that he can do all the things that made us love Heinlein's storytelling - and often better." (Orson Scott Card)
"This is all widely imaginative and mindbending... Gerrold is such a good writer that he keeps us reading through... shifts of time, space and character -- right into pre-history... After reading this one, time-machine addicts will never quite be able to look at the gadget again as a simple plaything." (Publisher's Weekly)
"A major talent." (Booklist)
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crazybatcow East Coast, Canada 03-02-13 Member Since 2007I like Jack Reacher style characters regardless of setting. Put them in outer space, in modern America, in a military setting, on an alien planet... no worries. Book has non moralistic vigilante-justice? Sign me up! (oh, I read urban fantasy, soft and hard sci-fi, trashy vampire and zombie novels too)
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"I want the bubble back!"
I had been looking for this book for ages because the premise sounded interesting. When I finally found it here on Audible, I got it right away.
Now I kinda wish I had kept it on my wish list so I could imagine how good this book could be... the bubble has definitely burst...
Was it terrible? No, not exactly, but it was very... hmmm... self-congratulatory and egotistic. The author has a footnote at the end of the book which I think was intended to explain the rationale behind a component of the story, but really just drove it home that the main character *was* the author which means the author thinks he's so wonderful he wants to have sex with himself.
He wasn't that wonderful. And the sex scenes were beyond lame: "oh baby, oh wow, oh baby" (yes, I'm serious). And every character (literally) was the same - even when they were supposed to be different incarnations, they ended up being the same. Even the female version.
Oh, alright, I'll admit it... it is pretty bad... do I want my money back? Not quite, but very close.
The time travel component was actually quite intriguing (and nicely complicated sometimes), I just couldn't get over the "I'm so wonderful I'm just going to fold myself" (go ahead - replace the 'old' with 3 other letters).0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
Craig Williamsport, MD, United States 07-10-11 Member Since 2007The Rev
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"Ah, no."
No, this isn't as good as Heilein. It isn't as good as some Orson Scott Card. In fact it isn't very good at all. A good premise is ruined by obsessive scenes of male-male and male-female sex. Seems Gerrold let a good idea become a rambling self absorbed monologue. Use your credits for something like Time Travelers Never Die and let Gerrold bask in his own wishful thinking. I'm finishing listening to it as I write. I will finish it since I wasted a credit on it.
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Alan ORANGE PARK, FL, United States 08-10-11 Member Since 2011Really enjoy listening to these books sure am glad I was introduced to Audible. Best dollar I've ever spent.
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"Man who did what?"
It was an okay audio, kind of easy to figure what was coming next and the story line didn't blink I don't think I'd have read it through though but listening to it was ok.
Not sure if it was worth the money.1 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"It's good but I wouldn't listen it again."
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?No, its quite confuse and the gay relationship wasn't necessary, all that "yes baby,hug me baby" too much.
What was most disappointing about David Gerrold’s story?I loved to listen The Martian Child and my expectation for the next David story was high. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as I thought.
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Hobbit Taz St. Louis Missouri 06-05-12 Member Since 2008
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"A different time travel tale"
Where does The Man Who Folded Himself rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?A very interesting view of time travel, never sure where it was heading next.
What did you like best about this story?The writer and reader both kept you wanting to follow onward through the tale, just to see what was going to twist into play next.
Have you listened to any of Charles Bice???s other performances before? How does this one compare?believe this is my first of his readings, but enjoyed his voice very much.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful