The Best of Cordwainer Smith by Cordwainer Smith

The Best of Cordwainer Smith

Instrumentality of Mankind

Cordwainer Smith with Sean Runnette (Narrator)

15 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the twelve most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.Scanners Live in VainA...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
adventurous 62%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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