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Passerby

By: Larry Niven
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
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A stranded Rammer who finds himself transported from the depths of space to humanity's cradle on Earth tells his harrowing tale to a people-watcher.

This short story was first printed in Galaxy in September 1969.

©2017 Larry Niven (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Science Fiction Fiction Short Stories
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Too short!

Well written with a nice little twist. Left me wanting more without leaving me hanging.

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Could have been an interesting listen ...

But for some reason they use an awful narrator. It is nice that he can modulate his voice but it seems to take the focus away from the actual text. I try to avoid listening to any book using this narrator. I thought it wouldn’t be so bad since it was a short listen. My mistake

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Wonderful

This was an amazing book. I honestly was not expecting much from these stories but am very glad I took the time for them.

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not very interesting. the story did not hold my attention.This story not at all recommended by me.

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Made Me Think

Here’s another first contact story by Larry Niven. It’s the tale of a spacefarer who has encountered an impossibly advanced humanoid being who actually appears Godlike in its abilities. As is usually the case with Niven, it’s a tale that will make you think.

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