Read this book over ten years ago and was so impressed it stayed with me as one of the best Science Fiction novels I've ever read. I've been reading almost my whole life and I'm 70. If you saw the movie try and put it out of your mind when you read the book. The book is so much better than the movie. If you know anything about Scientology you will see it as a backdrop for the novel. He believes the human mind is able to accomplish anything if you just clear it of aberrations that hold you back. The novel takes a lowly guy and with a lot of perseverance turns him into the ruler of the Universe. I am not a Scientology fan do don't get me wrong. Read it as what a man can do if he puts his mind to it. A great read.
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I read or listen to this story several times and never get tired of it. I specifically like the new audio, it's milti cast with over 65 actors and I love the original music. I have bought over the years several editions of this book and I read it every few years. I recommend the audio for a long road trip. It's over 45 hours long and keeps you interest.
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The movie version of this story was not so great. It left out a lot of interesting parts of the story. That is the way it goes when Hollywood gets a hold of a great story. Its chop, chop and how can we make some fast money with as little effort as posible. As for this book it is great. If you are a fan of sci-fi I highly recomend that you pick this one up. But, be ready to devote some time to it because it is over 800 pages long. Maybe I read slower than most. It took me a while to get through it.
One of the greatest science fiction novels of all time. Jonnie goes from uneducated earthling, to conqueror of the galaxy! If you like Star Wars, Lord of The Rings, etc... This is the book for you! Pay no attention to the poorly made motion picture, Its impossible to fit a 600 + page hard back book into a 3 hour movie. The book is 1000 times better! If your a sci-fi fantasy fan, this is a must read!!
the book came in good condition
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