Citizen of the Galaxy

De: Robert A. Heinlein

Narrado por: Grover Gardner

In a distant galaxy of colonized planets, the atrocity of slavery is alive and well. Young Thorby was just another bedraggled orphan boy sold at auction, but his new owner, Baslim, is not the disabled beggar he appears to be. Adopting Thorby as his son, Baslim fights relentlessly as an abolitionist spy. When the authorities close in on Baslim, Thorby must find his own way in a hostile galaxy. Joining with the Free Traders, a league of merchant princes, Thorby must find the courage to live by his wits and fight his way up from society's lowest rung. But Thorby's destiny will be forever changed when he discovers the truth about his own identity.

Citizen of the Galaxy is a suspenseful tale of adventure, coming of age, and interstellar conflict by science fiction's Grand Master.

©2003 The Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

I was surprised

I had low expectations for this book, but it was part of a 2 for 1 sale and I had the credits. By the end I was looking for sequels and other materials in this universe. Great story of a coming of age young man who overcame a lot of obstacles to become a leader. The story was great, the voice acting was great, and I wish there was a series, movie, or book sequel to continue this universe.

nice listing

it was a good story. it was well written and well read. I will definitely be looking up more from this author.

Fast moving development of unique worlds

Wonderful development of an interesting chat who takes us across a cultural landscape and explores the evils of slavery and attempts to end it and a distant galaxy

great read

great read, wished it had a more conclusive ending. but great concepts in here!

An enjoyable tale, but…

A good story, but it suddenly ended. It should have been continued to a more fulfilling conclusion.

A story beyond its time

Perhaps not RAH's best but but very worth reading. Slavery, without reference to race (completely different concept) is central. Written in the late 50's??? Incredible. Shifting frames of reference from the point of view of an adolescent male are instructive. Females who (truly) wish to understand male psychology might give this a read. Females who wish to denigrate males will no doubt pass, as usual.

Love this book. Great story line.

The only flaw is that the slang is a bit dated. other than that, it's very good. Wonder why no one has written a screenplay...

Classic Sci-Fi

Wonderful Adventure tale, with a few good life lessons along the way. One of those books that leaves you with that warm fuzzy feeling of a well rounded story

excellent

An old favorite with a new voice. This is one of my all time favorite stories, and this version let's me listen while I do other things!

Timeless essay on the evils or corporate slavery

I, like Heinlein, and Thorby, hate slavery and believe all slavers should be subject to the whip themselves.
Should be mandatory reading for all American teenagers.