Jommy Cross is a slan, a genetically bred superhuman whose race was created to aid humanity but is now despised by normal humans. Slans are usually shot on sight, but that doesn't stop Jommy's mother from bringing him to see the world capital of Centropolis, the seat of power for Earth's dictator, Kier Gray. But on their latest trip to Centropolis, the two slans are discovered, and Jommy's mother is killed. Jommy, only nine years old, unwittingly becomes caught up in a plot to undermine Gray, who may be more sympathetic to slans than the public suspects. The nonstop action and root-for-the-underdog plot has made Slan a science fiction favorite.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780792749776
- File size: 220667 KB
- Duration: 07:39:43
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AudioFile Magazine
Abandoned by his mother in the city of Centropolis, the young Jommy Cross struggles to survive because he is not like other humans. He's a genetically modified "slan," who can read minds. But humans actively hunt slans. In his fight for survival, Cross will find himself involved in various conspiracies and encountering other slans, who may or may not help him. Oliver Wyman's voice is crisp, and his tone imbues a momentum to the story that engage listeners. His vocal characterizations are adequate but never fully embody the characters, especially the younger ones. It's also often hard to tell the difference between male and female voices unless indicated by the text. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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