The Menace from Earth

De: Robert A. Heinlein

Narrado por: Rob McQuay

In The Menace from Earth, Robert A. Heinlein, a master of science fiction, presents startling stories of time and space. On the day past tomorrow, time has ended and man has begun his endless journey out into the universe. For those on the Pluto colony, Earth Satellite Base holds the only possible reprieve from a terrifying death sentence. Meanwhile on Earth, alien intelligence prowls the skies, kidnapping people for its own inhuman amusement.

©1959 by Robert A. Heinlein (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks

A worthwhile collection of Heinlein short stories.

There're some interesting stories in here. Some better than others. But, worth a listen.

Great Heinlein fiction!

These are short stories or Novella’s. Unfortunately, the recording is set up so that the last syllable of the last word of a story is immediately followed by the title of the next story, which is a little confusing. They should’ve edited a space in there.

Some of my favorite Heinlein short stories

For those of you who know H short stories by their titles this compilation contains 8: 1) Year of the Jackpot (excellent) 2) By his Bootstraps (poor) 3) Columbus was a Dope (good) 4) Menace from Earth (excellent) 5) Skylift (very good) 6) GoldFishbowl (very good) 7) Project Nightmare (excellent) 8) Water is for washing (very good).

Good stories

Once you figured out there are four stories or so its a great book full of fantasy imagination and strong beautifull woman.

The Menace From Earth - Reader Review

If you could sum up The Menace from Earth in three words, what would they be?

"Classic Heinlein Story". Robert Heinlein's "juvenile novels" were a gateway to interesting teens about science fiction. When I first read the book when I was 14 years old, I was hooked - Heinlein has been my favorite author my entire life!

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the view point from the teen characters when I was growing up - now that I'm 50 years old I enjoyed guessing the subterfuge going on in the background!

The description of what it would be like to be on a space voyage contrasted with what it was like on another planet is always eye opening and fun!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was done well. Not award winning, but it didn't get in the way of the story. I always prefer multiple actors voices.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! :) I usually listen to it on the way to and from work.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended for anyone wanting to read great classic science fiction or to interest their children in reading sci-fi.