Please try again. An alien adventure similar to a Frenchman separated from his tour group and lost in London continually complaining about the inconveniences he suffers as he is helped by Londoners who explain that all the other Frenchmen passed away from a rare disease. Apparently in this new and improved galaxy, humanity has spread out a bit, colonized a fair chunk, and then proceeded to kill itself. Alien cultural conflict like a Frenchman lost in London, Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019. (World Magazine). OTHER BOOKS. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2020. Relic by Alan Dean Foster is a great story for those who love post-apocalyptic stories. An okay story that turns out to be... just the first volume! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2020. There are two alien races described but their personalities were very human. We immediately learn about Ruslan and how he’s the last of his kind. Great Collectibles from Plush to Figures and Statues. Though the Myssari are determined to resurrect the human race, using Ruslan’s genetic material, all he wants for himself and his species is oblivion. Get the latest on trends, deals, and promotions. Please try again. Absolutely nothing warns you when you buy this book that it seems to stop nearly in mid-sentence. $14.95 a month after 30 days.
This book was very depressing and slow to develop. This item is available only to U.S. billing addresses. Some of the alien against alien dialogue was a bit clunky and awkward but by and large an interesting and absorbing read. Cancel online anytime. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. "Foster's high-concept novel is a gripping tale of serenity amid sorrow." More By and About This Author.
Makes you think. With Alan Dean Foster's trademark invention in both the psychology and physiology of his aliens, he also enriches the …
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Limited Availability. That man is Ruslan, the sole known surviving human being in the universe. Ultimately boring. V enjoyable book. Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018.
As had happened many times before, the most primal human instincts rose up, only this time armed with the advanced scientific knowledge to create a genetically engineered smart virus that quickly wiped out humanity to the last man. Rescued from the charnel house of his home planet by the Myssari - an intelligent alien race - Ruslan spends his days as something of a cross between a research subject and a zoo attraction. Ships in 2-4 weeks. With Alan Dean Foster’s trademark invention in both the psychology and physiology of his aliens, he also enriches the narrative with their complex cultures.
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The main character, the “relic”, is an old man who was rescued from a world where all the humans died from a plague. But then the Myssari make Ruslan an extraordinary offer: In exchange for his cooperation, they will do everything in their considerable power to find the lost home world of his species - an all-but-mythical place called Earth - and, perhaps, another living human. Saved by a species of friendly aliens, Ruslan is forced to live life as an artifact of history, paying a lonely homage to a once-proud race that spanned the stars. Praise for Relic "Relic is a thrilling and thoughtful epic. As the story progresses, we learn about his past and how humanity has managed to destroy itself. Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. No one knows how it spread, but no one questioned where it came from. Del Rey, $27 (320p) ISBN 978-1-101-96763-8. I struggled to finish this book and would have easily quit it after the first 50 pages, if I had another book to read. From 5 Surprise, to L.OL, all of the best collectibles in one place. Get FREE SHIPPING Every Day, Every Order! Relic Review. He has a trademark light, humorous approach to his stories and it is always a pleasure to read his stories. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s Conditions of Use. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018. Thus begins an epic journey of adventure, danger, heartbreak, and hope, as Ruslan sets out in search of a place that may no longer exist - drawn by the slimmest yet most enduring hope. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018. Shadow & Bone Soon to be a Netflix Series! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Get Audible Plus for $4.95 a month for your first 6 months. There was a problem loading your book clubs. - click here, Science Fiction - Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic, View Mobile Version of the Booksamillion.com Site. Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018, Relic (Kindle Edition) by Alan Dean Foster, Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020. The first chapter tells us that the plague was created by humans. (The Washington Post). Top subscription boxes – right to your door, First Contact Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals), Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Relic Alan Dean Foster. "Ruslan is the last surviving human being in the entire universe. Once Homo sapiens reigned supreme, spreading from star system to star system in an empire that encountered no alien life and thus knew no enemy.... save itself.
A disappointing piece by as n excellent writer. The last known human searches the galaxy for companionship in a brilliant standalone novel from the legendary author of the Pip & Flinx series. His books are always nice with nice characters who are involved in difficulties that eventually they can work themselves out of. ©2018 Alan Dean Foster (P)2018 Random House Audio. Now, with the weight of his near-extinct species pressing down on him, Ruslan embarks on an epic journey of adventure, heartbreak, and danger"-- Clearly ADF believes as so many in the speculative fiction world that good writers NEVER write a stand-alone novel. I did finish it but I was disappointed.
Unable to add item to List. The Damned Trilogy: A Call to Arms, The False Mirror, and The Spoils of War, Prelude to Extinction: Prelude to Extinction, Book 1. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020, Whilst I am a fan of this author sadly I cannot recommend this book.
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