More Than Human, Theodore Sturgeon
More Than Human, Theodore Sturgeon
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More Than Human

Author: Theodore Sturgeon

Narrator: Preston Geer

Unabridged: 9 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/18/2023

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction


Synopsis

Individually, they are a seemingly simpleminded young man living in the woods who can read the thoughts of others, a runaway girl with telekinetic powers, twin girls who can barely speak but can teleport across great distances, and an infant with a mind like a supercomputer. Together, they are the Gestalt—a single extraordinary being comprised of remarkable parts—although an essential piece may be missing . . .

But are they the next stage in human development or harbingers of the end of civilization? The answer may come when they are joined by Gerry. Powerfully telepathic, he lacks a moral compass—and his hatred of the world that has rejected him could prove catastrophic.

More Than Human is a genre-bending wonder that explores themes of responsibility and morality, individuality, and belonging. The novel was one of the first to elevate science fiction into the realm of literature, and inspired musicians and artists, including the Grateful Dead and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

From the Nebula Award–winning author of Godbody, The Dreaming Jewels, and other great works of science fiction, this is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys Ramsey Campbell, Robert Silverberg, or Philip José Farmer.

About Theodore Sturgeon

Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) is considered one of the godfathers of contemporary science fiction and dark fantasy. The author of numerous acclaimed short stories and novels, among them the classics More Than Human, Venus Plus X, and To Marry Medusa, Sturgeon also wrote for television and holds among his credits two episodes of the original 1960s Star Trek series, for which he created the Vulcan mating ritual and the expression "Live long and prosper." He is also credited as the inspiration for Kurt Vonnegut's recurring fictional character Kilgore Trout.

Sturgeon is the recipient of the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the International Fantasy Award. In 2000, he was posthumously honored with a World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on April 13, 2020

If you have ever been lonely and longed for completion, you will be drawn to this book. But if you are one of those rare souls who sense that completion demands more than a wife or a husband, who yearn to find a small group of friends like yourself--but different--who can believe and will the same t......more

Goodreads review by Vit on June 18, 2024

More Than Human is a stupendous cross between science fiction and Gothic tale written in an elaborately artsy style. Every human being carries some wonderful potential hidden deep down inside… The world is gigantic and someplace in this world an idiot occupies his own diminutive niche… The idiot heard......more

Goodreads review by Baba on February 01, 2023

SF Masterworks 28 - although first published in 1953, this has aged extremely well, and is, from the off, a masterclass in how to make your story timeless. Now the book itself - and what an extraordinary book it is - seven people with different types of evolved power (telekinesis, mind control, tele......more

Goodreads review by Lark on January 30, 2019

I have no explanation for my deep love of this novel. It's hokey and ridiculous and overwrought and leaves bushels of interesting themes all over the place, unassembled. It's hopelessly dated. I love it. I connect with these very implausible characters. I revere this author for writing with such car......more

On the surface, this inspired the X-Men. Shift to another wavelength, similar to Childhood’s End. Modern take: Eerily prescient about some of the potential problems with emergent AI. A human gives an emerging node a lesson on ethics and morals and the node makes a few connections. As a result the no......more