
When Worlds Collide
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Peter Ganim
A runaway planet hurtles toward Earth. As it draws near, massive tidal waves, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions wrack our planet, devastating continents, drowning cities, and wiping out millions. In central North America, a team of scientists race to build a spacecraft powerful enough to escape the doomed Earth. Their greatest threat, they soon discover, comes not from the skies but from other humans.
A crackling plot and sizzling, cataclysmic vision have made When Worlds Collide one of the most popular and influential end-of-the-world novels of all time.
©1932, 1933 Edwin Balmer & Philip Wylie (P)2012 Audible, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING UP IN SCIENCE.
Scientists spot two rogue planets in the outer solar system, heading toward Earth. The planets are going to enter our orbit. One planet is earth like and the other is a massive giant. The giant will hit and destroy our moon and eight months later hit and destroy Earth. At first the general public does not believe it, but they will soon find out.
GIVE ME 5 CENTS FOR A CUP OF COFFEE.
Written in the early thirties this is very dated. It is also written in that style. The first couple of chapters are like, Hey we know something really important, but let's build up the suspense first, then we will tell you and not until then. Their are like two parts of the book. The science part I love, which is rogue planets, frozen atmospheres, apocalyptic events, etc...
The Other Part
What was annoying was the main character Tony. He is a big cry baby and super melodramatic. He whines to his girlfriend constantly. His girlfriend of three years, who gives him a kiss once a year at Christmas. He is way into her, but she don't seem to be too much in to him. At one point he is upset cause their are more men then women going to colonize another planet and he may have to share her. He is very upset about that. Later they have a battle and several men die and now there are more women then men and he may have to procreate with several women. That is alright by him.
I gave the story three stars because of the melodrama, but the concept of the story makes it worth listening to. I also want to listen to After Worlds Collide, when they explore the new planet.
THEY WANT OUR WOMEN
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Would you consider the audio edition of When Worlds Collide to be better than the print version?
Never read the printed version so I wouldn't know which is better. Audiobook is more convenient though.Who was your favorite character and why?
All the characters play a part in the story to make it a great bookWhich scene was your favorite?
Definatly leaving the earth it's so suspenseful to see if they make it and how they do itDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh a few times but not cryAny additional comments?
Will read this again, I know it's a older book but the story still strikes a good read and a revisitWill read again
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Much better than the movie
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What did you love best about When Worlds Collide?
Its a great story. Ive always loved apocalypse book and this one didnt disappoint.Who was your favorite character and why?
They were all well written.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Not really, but Im not moved easily. I was locked in for the whole story though.Any additional comments?
Its a great apocalypse book. Great scifi book. It rates up there with Lucifer's Hammer for me.If you like Old scifi, dont pass this one up.
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The science is quite outdated - pre-space travel and pre-nuclear trying to imagine both. It must have been thrilling when it was written and while even to layman's ears is obviously wrong, it doesn't detract from the story and the search for a suitable casement for the nuclear reactor adds to the tension. A novel set in the 21st century would be very different, but probably wouldn't have the same drama as technology would be at hand to overcome many of the obstacles. The 1930's, however, provides a far more challenging and thus interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to the sequel.
Dated but Enjoyable
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I hope that one day this book is made into a modern big blockbuster Hollywood spectacular. One that would far outshine 2012 and it's razor thin premise. The events portrayed in When Worlds Collide are as utterly plausible and real today, as they were in 1932.
The narration was excellent. I always enjoy Peter Ganim's performances.
Holds up so well after four score years
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If you could sum up When Worlds Collide in three words, what would they be?
1.When 2.Worlds 3.CollideWhat was one of the most memorable moments of When Worlds Collide?
When the French spaceship [SPOILER]!What three words best describe Peter Ganim’s voice?
Dramatically Overly DramaticDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I didn't have any extreme reactions to it.Any additional comments?
This almost eighty-five year old book is somewhat of a struggle at first because it reads like a script for an old radio program or one of those pre-television newsreels. So yes, it is dated, but once the excitement kicks in, this is a real apocalyptic joyride strong enough to remain a classic to this day.I would LOVE to see more Philip Wylie on Audible! I would love an audiobook of Generation of Vipers or his many other essays.
When Worlds Collide
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Where does When Worlds Collide rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?
unique based on its ageAny additional comments?
this book was written in the hey-day of sci-fi pulp with authors like ee doc smith.so considering it age the science is dated, the dialog is dated but it was one of the first sci-fi books i read. so from that stand point this book is 10 stars.
great early sci-fi book
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Other than those two the story was pure Buck Rogers and Captain Marvel. I enjoyed some of the story a double speed, specially the mushy stuff.
Classic 1930's SciFi Story
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