That Man from Saturn

De: Harriet Frank Jr.

Narrado por: Trista Harter

Out of the stars...and into her heart - lost science fiction rom-com novel by Academy Award-winning writer!

Betsy Simms is crazy about a guy named Yrtxxe, whose skin is green and whose address is Saturn. Betsy dug him out of a test tube one night and hasn't been quite the same since....

Yrtxxe isn't easy for a woman to handle. For one thing, his idea of lovemaking is to take a walk in the park and think at Betsy. That might be hot stuff up among Saturn's rings, but Betsy wants the real thing!

And then a sleek slice of female named Leda comes along and loads Yrtxxe up with ticker-tape parades, keys to the city, and a presidential reception - and Betsy has more action than she knows what to do with!

From the typewriter of Harriet Frank Jr., Academy Award-winning screen writer of Hud, Norma Rae, The Cowboys, and many others, comes this delightfully dizzy romantic comedy based on her never-filmed movie treatment.

First published in Amazing Stories (1953), then edited by her fellow screen writer Howard Brown (The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Capone, Banacek, Mission Impossible), this daffy novel of an out-of-this-world love affair has languished unrepublished for more than 60 years.

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Sci Fi Fun

That Man from Saturn is a fun tale of science fiction and romance all rolled onto one. The story offers science fiction, romance, humor, and suspense with a little drama thrown in for good measure. If you love old science fiction movies that will make you laugh and warm your heart at the same time, you will love this story. I received this book for free upon my request. I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased review here of my own free will.

Traditional sci-fi with a glimpse of real history

I love old school sci-fi written in the past. It inevitably has a strong moral storyline snd gives glimpses into the very real historical period in which it was written. The combination makes excellent food for thought. This book is an excellent example of this dual benefit and way of seeing the past and their view of the future.

This story itself is well formed with loveable characters and star-crossed lovers.

Well worth a listen!

I received this book for free in exchange for a review.

Well Written 50's SciFi Romance Loved it!

If you enjoy the B movies, old monster classics, and 50-60's movies this is perfection. This is a cross between classic scifi and contemporary romance.

Dated but still good

Story about Betsy freeing a tiny Saturnite who grows to full size and the difficulties Betsy and Sam encounter while falling in love. Narrator was great. Story was okay, not quite the rom com that I expected, although it is slightly dated.
Received this title for free for an honest review.

good sci fi for the '50s

This made me chuckle. Betsy frees Sam (Saturn alien) and develops feelings while trying to assimilate him into humanity. I couldn't believe she was so eager to ditch her boyfriend psychologist Arnold. He wanted to be her default- how cray cray is that??? When Betsy tried to rescue him I was roflmao! It has a hea so I enjoyed that. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review .The narrator did a good job.