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Galactic Patrol

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Galactic Patrol

Written by: E. E. Doc Smith
Narrated by: Reed McColm
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The Galactic Patrol's Lensmen are the most feared peacekeepers in the galaxy. The "Lens", a telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer, is the ultimate weapon in the war against the merciless pirate Boskone and his forces of lawlessness. The only problem is the Galactic Patrol isn't sure how to capitalize on the Lens' incredible powers. But new graduate Kimball Kinnison is determined to learn. Taking command of the experimental fighting ship the Brittania, Kinnison and his crew set off on a journey of harrowing adventures, coming face to face with deadly space creatures and the evil pirate Helmuth...who may be the dreaded Boskone himself.©2006 Books in Motion. This recording is produced by arrangement with The Estate of E. E. "Doc" Smith and Virginia Kidd, Inc. (P)2006 Books in Motion. This recording is produced by arrangement with The Estate of E. E. "Doc" Smith and Virginia Kidd, Inc. Adventure Classics Fiction First Contact Genetic Engineering Hard Science Fiction Military Science Fiction Space Exploration Space Opera Pirate

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What the critics say

"The most towering figure in science fiction, thanks to the enormous scope of his novels." (Isaac Asimov)
"If you wish to understand the roots of modern science fiction, you have to read the Lensman saga." (Allen Steele)
"A finalist for a special Hugo Award for All-Time Best Series, 'Lensman' is considered by many sf heads to be the greatest of the space operas and clearly a source for such successors as Star Trek and Star Wars." ( Library Journal)
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Galactic Patrol by EE Doc Smith is the grand daddy of space opera. I've heard so much about it and I finally got around to listening to it. I came away with mixed feelings. Some great stuff here but it's original monthly magazine serialization really broke though as ideas and characters really seemed to change chapter to chapter. It's a product of it's time and one has to remember this did a lot of things first, and for that it gets a four out of five for story (But I really think it's a 3.5). The performance here however was problematic. Had Reed McColm read it straight I think he had the right retro voice for it. But his characters fall flat. All his aliens are the same higher pitched monotone we used to use when we pretended to be robots as kids and his Helmuth suddenly turns German by the end of the book. I'm not sure I'll continue with the Lensman series. Stay tuned.

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