Wild Cards I
Written by George R. R. Martin (Editor)
Narrated by Luke Daniels
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
There is a secret history of the world—a history in which an alien virus struck the Earth in the aftermath of World War II, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Some were called Aces—those with superhuman mental and physical abilities. Others were termed Jokers—cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Some turned their talents to the service of humanity. Others used their powers for evil. Wild Cards is their story.
Originally published in 1987, Wild Cards I includes powerful tales by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Howard Waldrop, Lewis Shiner, and George R. R. Martin himself.
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Wild Cards I Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild Cards II: Aces High Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
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Reviews for Wild Cards I
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Complex characters make the story come alive. Each with their own moral compass, benefits and handicaps. This story inspires the imagination, the possibilities of stories are unending. I hope they continue.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book ?? will read again. Some of the writing techniques are very effective
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A fantastic spin on the superhero genre. Each individuals story is a bite of a much larger meal.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5great read..... would definitely recommend to anyone who likes hero stories, but are tired of hero stories for kids and would like some reality pumped into them.