Mr. Zytztz Goes to Mars


Read by Mark Nelson

(4.6 stars; 49 reviews)

Strange vegetable creatures from the Red Planet were puzzling Earth's rulers until Healey and Browne took the salvaged derelict Phoebus on a mad space journey! - Summary by Thrilling Wonder Stories, August 1948 (2 hr 12 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1: Men Without Standing 11:25 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 2: Venture into Space 11:39 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 3: Moving Plants 12:10 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 4: Mr. Zytztz Comes Aboard 14:22 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 5: For the Sake of Harmony 13:14 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 6: Wall of Prejudice 13:33 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 7: Philipusters Belong Outside 13:30 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 8: Derelict in Space 15:20 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 9: Friends Indeed! 10:28 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 10: Mr. Zytztz Goes to Mars 17:12 Read by Mark Nelson

Reviews

just solid


(5 stars)

really liked it. good pacing. didn't drag out. nice ending. some little touches that added character.

A light and hopeful tale of inter-order cooperation


(5 stars)

(reviews note: In current real-life earth science, biologists have only recently discovered evidence that individual plants and even whole forest ecosystems communicate in multiple ways including rhizome connections analogous to vast underground nervous systems, as well as chemical and pheromone broadcast, and can even communicate complex information such as distress, individual needs, and changing climactic and soil conditions.) this is a simple and entertaining and positive tale about a space explorer learning about his new plant-like alien friend and helping him in his surprisingly ancient journey. Mark Nelson's narration is excellent as always.

Amazing, infuriating & heartwarming


(5 stars)

A wonderful tale that draws you in. As always Mark Nelson is a 5 star narrator. The book can be viewed as a juxtaposition of racism and prejudice here on earth also. I had tears in my eyes on one part and at the end. It is a fantastic read.


(4 stars)

This is a delightful old-school short sci-fi tale. Nothing complex or convoluted, just an enjoyable listen, thanks to Mark Nelson's excellent narration.

More charming than I was expecting


(5 stars)

I love a hopeful story like this.


(5 stars)

great story and paced well to keep you interested. A+

Soylent Greens are people!


(5 stars)

Dang good story.


(4 stars)

good story excellent narration thanks Libervox