Ultima Thule


Read by Karen Savage

(4.5 stars; 325 reviews)

Ronny Bronston has dreamed all his life of getting a United Planets job that would take him off-world. He finally gets the opportunity when he is given a provisional assignment with Bureau of Investigation, Section G. But will he be able to complete his assignment and find the elusive Tommy Paine? (2 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Chapter 01 9:20 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 02 11:13 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 03 11:05 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 04 9:04 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 05 8:18 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 06 9:25 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 07 9:44 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 08 13:00 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 09 16:45 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 10 13:13 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 11 10:48 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 12 11:37 Read by Karen Savage
Chapter 13 15:27 Read by Karen Savage

Reviews

Pleasant surprise


(4 stars)

I must admit that I didn't really see this end coming. Some reviewers take issue with the political slants In this story but the views expressed I really the story itself. One thing I liked about this story is they did not spend very much time trying to expand on scientific advances , It was much more an exploration on ideas and government and human social evolution.

well read. well written.


(5 stars)

Karen savage is one of the best readers. this short sci-fi was thought provoking and entertaining.


(4.5 stars)

As always, Karen Savage reads perfectly . The book itself is unexpectedly insightful and enjoyable.

Good story, Nice reader


(4 stars)

The story, itself, is a nice easy listen. The reader was very good as well, although a bit louder with certain characters (which made listening while going to sleep slightly harder) but overall I'd recommend this one if you like science fiction.

A good one


(4 stars)

This is an interesting story, I can see thus being made into a movie with a few tweaks. There are points I feel I’m getting a political lecture from mid century America with some simplistic views, but that’s “of its era”. I liked the concept and the reader does a very fine job of bringing it to life


(4 stars)

A bite size intro into socioeconomic and sociopolitical theory and history of human government inside a brisk, interplanetary caper, competently read by one of the best on Librivox. A little dated in its subversion of sexual politics of its day, but just as relevant in its broader social thoery as when it was written.

Pulpy Fun


(4.5 stars)

Obvious a bit dated, this pulpy fun sci-fi is a short and surprisingly engaging read. A bit didactic, but overall good fast-paced plot that makes you think. The narrator did a wonderful job as well with voices and accents for most characters.

Bravo from Borneo


(5 stars)

What a great novella. Really appreciated the premise of the story and how it played out. Chapeau to Karen Savage, who as usual, brought the characters to life with her sublime narration.