Heinlein that “to read science-fiction is to read Simak. A cautionary tale that is at once ingenious, evocative, and compassionately human, it brilliantly supports the contention of the late, great Robert A. Beings from all over the galaxy secretly pass through the Earth, communicating, learning and sharing with the station keeper, and spreading their cultures by so doing. Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Way Station is a magnificent example of the fine art of science fiction as practiced by a revered Grand Master. The Way Station is a galactic transportation transfer point, kept by a lone human being, himself a throwback to another era. though the cure could ultimately prove more terrible than the disease. Still, one final hope remains for the human race. But the gifts of knowledge and immortality that his intergalactic guests have bestowed upon him are proving to be a nightmarish burden, for they have opened Enoch’s eyes to humanity’s impending destruction. The truth is, Enoch is the last surviving veteran of the American Civil War and, for close to a century, he has operated a secret way station for aliens passing through on journeys to other stars. Living a secluded life in the backwoods of Wisconsin, he carries a nineteenth-century rifle and never seems to age-a fact that has recently caught the attention of prying government eyes. Simak Open Road Media, Fiction - 236 pages 36 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified. Hugo Award Winner: In backwoods Wisconsin, an ageless hermit welcomes alien visitors-and foresees the end of humanity.
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