The Gentle Giants of Ganymede
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Narrated by:
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John Pruden
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James P. Hogan
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Long before the world of the Ganymeans blew apart millennia ago, the strange race of giants had already vanished. All that remained of them was a wrecked ship abandoned on a frozen moon of Jupiter. Now Earth’s scientists are there, determined to ferret out the secret of the lost race. But when suddenly the Ganymeans return, they bring with them answers that will reveal the secret of our own as well.
©1984 James Patrick Hogan (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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- Norma Miles
- 15-05-23
So what happened on Minerva?
After discovery on the moon of Charlie, the body of an human male in a bright red spacesuit, shown to be 25,000,000 years old, in the previous book, Inherit the Stars, Hogan now moves on to the question of what happened to the Ganymeans?And again, the discovery of another body, this time that of an alien spaceship buried in ice, helps o provides some answers when text accidental operation of a disagree call brings an alien space ship hurtling towards them: one containing the aliens themselves.
First published in the 1970s,the book is of it's time, ideas more than characterisation or action. But what ideas! Fasciinating, well developed and how I wish I'd read it when it first came out. Still.A good read now, though, and well performed (if the download is slightly speeded up) by John Pruden, the timbre of is voice perfect to set mood for the time.
Free with the Audible Plus programme, this book is recommended e all S.F. aficionados.
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- Avid reader
- 10-04-22
Outstanding story written so long ago but so relevant today
James P Hogan’s story from 1978 is remarkable from many viewpoints. The detailed analytical science describes so many branches from physics, evolution and DNA, and genetics. The advances in computing and communication, and of course the WWW. This is so welcoming to read / hear as it is a reality with which, we today, in 2022 are familiar, then there is the excitement of the story and its gradual revelations. Plus the key issue of climate change and its disastrous effect on this planet. Oh so relevant and urgent for all species on this planet. I hope you too enjoy. Thank you too to the narrator. Wonderful gravitas, respectful of the story. Thank you Mr.Hogan. Your research must have been extensive, all without the WWW.
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- N.
- 28-08-23
Loved this!!
What an exciting second book in the trilogy! I'm really loving the storyline and details; some people may find the amount of detail and discussion too much, but that's right up my street. I can't wait to read the finale.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-07-24
love the scope
believable characters and emotions. I have read the 1st book and will now read the 3rd :)
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- Sue Dobbing
- 30-12-20
An interesting tale
I bought this audiobook as I had read the first one over 30 years ago and remembered how much I'd enjoyed it
I enjoyed the development of the story. However perhaps listening to it as opposed to reading it really showed how dated it is in social attitudes & behaviour. So a good story aspects of which haven't dated well.
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- Mark G
- 22-02-23
Good Space Opera
A really good space opera that isn’t based on combat constantly. Some strange ideas but very worth a listen
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- E. H. Stephenson
- 12-12-21
Good stuff. reminiscent of silverberg
there's a nice vibe to this series. it's a kind of narrative text book. lots of ideas.
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- Adrian
- 21-07-22
Nice easy listen
It’s rare to find a decent Sci-Fi book with no violence (Arthur C Clarke comes to mind). Nice humans, nice aliens. Very refreshing. This was a nice easy listen and a good follow on for the first book.
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- C H.
- 14-11-22
Wonderful Space Opra.
The second in the series and very enjoyable. Its actually great to listen to a story not filled with "wars with monsters". It's a very refreshing yarn. Looking forward to the next instalment. Only hope the final two books are released into Audible's library soon.
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- Karen
- 05-08-22
An excellent book
I thoroughly enjoyed this and the previous book. I thought the writer had a uncanny insight into future Technology, and the whole concept of the story is fascinating. It can seem a little hard going at times, but it’s well worth it – stick with it.
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