Official Blurb
Far,
far in the future the Earth is still spinning around the Sun, on the
edge of the galaxy, dozing in obscurity, forgotten by it's trillions of
progeny and completely irrelevant. But this doesn't matter to the few
millions who still live there in simplicity and quiet happiness. But
then interstellar politics dictates that they must all leave Earth
because ... well, listen to the story as told by the great Poul Anderson
as he explores what the Earth means to humans and to one man in
particular.
My Review
A short story in four parts running for about an hour. There really isn't a lot I can tell you about the story without spoiling the whole thing. It's sci fi, but is really a character-play. As the blurb says everyone has to leave Earth but the story revolves around the last few, as they are rounded up and encouraged to get on board ship.
I listened to the end, but it didn't really grab me. Also I found the ending a bit weak. I don't think Poul quite pulled off the effect he was after.
The reader was good. So in summary, its a easy unchallenging listen but don't expect to be wowed.
Reading 2/3
Production 2/3
Story 1/3
Total Score 5/9
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Listen to the first chapter.
