Mindbridge

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The discovery of a remarkable alien technology light years from Earth could have devastating consequences for humanity in this science fiction classic by the author of the Hugo and Nebula Award winning novel The Forever War In the far future, the accidental scientific breakthrough known as the Levant Meyer Translation changes everything Suddenly people can leap instantane Download Mindbridge author Joe Haldeman – kino-fada.fr reviews.metaphorosis.com 2.5 starsJacque Lefavre is a bit of a wild man, but he manages to hold himself together long enough to accepted as a Tamer a matter transmission scout He makes close connections with other Tamers, and when one team makes a startling discovery, Jacque and his crew are pushed into a central role.Joe Haldeman is deservedly famous for The Forever War Until recently, that and its sequels were most of what I knew about him Unfortunately, the limits on that fame may also b reviews.metaphorosis.com 2... Mindbridge reads much like a retread of Haldeman s seminal The Forever War 1 The plot revolves around the miscommunication between humans and another intelligent species, the L vrai le vrai the truth , who bear a strong resemblance to the Taurans of TFW.2 The quasi military organization, the AED, that coordinates human space exploration protects its people with a remarkable suit that s a cousin to the suits that protected William and Marygay in TFW.3 The hero s name, Jacque Lafavre, is Mindbridge reads much like a retread of Haldeman s seminal The Forever War 1 The plot revolves around the miscommunication between humans and another intell...Good Maybe a 3.5, but Haldeman doesn t get the beginner s benefit Probably would have enjoyed itthirty years ago Some SF ages better than others.Inconsequential geographic mistakes about Colorado Springs where I lived thirteen years knocked me out of the story s...I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review I had high hopes for this book when I was getting started, but was ultimately disappointed.The story starts fairly strong a method is discovered that can send humans to the far reaches of the galaxy instantly Colonization ensues, and the job of tamer first boots on the ground is coveted.The story follows the son of a scientist who says such travel is impossible, only for it to actually happen shortly afterwards, I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review I had high hopes for this book when I was getting started, but was ultimately disappointed.The story starts fairly strong a method is discovered that can send humans to the far reaches of the galaxy instantly Colonization ensues, and the job of tamer first boots on the ground is coveted.The story follows the son of a scientist who says such travel is impossible, only for it to actually happen shortly afterwards, ruining a lifetime of work His s...I wish you could do half stars. I d give this a 3 1 2 This book is written in a way I d never seen a book written before Some chapters are presented as a play, with just dialogue There are also complicated charts that have information that pertain to the story and a lot of info that is extra just for color , tangential stories about side characters such as the man who operates the LMT chamber crystal, several interviews with the characters presented as though it were the actual official doc I wish you could do half stars. I d give this a 3 1 2 This book is written in a way I d never seen a book written before Some chapters are presented as a play, with just dialogue There are also complicated charts that have information that pertain to the story and a lot of info that is extra just for color , tangential stories about side characters such as the man who operates the LMT chamber crystal, several interviews with the characters presented as though it were the actual official document, and interesting passages where the characters are actually communicating psychically through the Groombridge mind bridge Mindbridge follows the main character through his whole life, from early childhood back story, to his enlisting to be a planet tamer , and all th...Probably the most sexist science fiction novel I ve ever read I can t believe what s expected from the female space travelers It s total abuse of the female body What s expected from the men isn t so goo...Excellent, vintage Haldeman this man is becoming a go to writer I read anything he writes, as soon as I find it I did come late to reading him, for some reason my sci fi reading was primarily done at least 20 30 yrs ago so I m now going back, trying to catch up on books I ve missedThanks to the wonders of Levant Meyer Translation technology, one of those science fictional devices for FTL travel best taken on the author s terms rather than questioned for its scientific grounds, humans now send teams of Tamers to distant planets to test them for possible terraforming This is tricky and dangerous work with results than can be bloody and disastrous On a planet the second out from Groombridge 1618, Jacque Lafavre and his team bring back what appears to be a sluglike alien li Thanks to the wonders of Levant Meyer Translation technology, one of those science fictional devices for FTL travel best taken on the author s terms rather than questioned for its scientific grounds, humans now send teams of Tamers to distant planets to test them for possible terraforming This is tricky and dangerous work with results than can be bloody and disastrous On a planet the second out from Groombridge 1618, Jacque Lafavre and his team bring back what appears to be a sluglike alien life form This unprepossessing creature allows for telepathic communication, but unfortunately kills the first person to touch it Secondary users survive the experience This is plot thread One for Mindbridge.Plot thread Two involves a first encounter with s...REVIEW MINDBRIDGE by Joe HaldemanAward winning author Joe Haldeman s trademark philosophical science fiction is much in evidence in this futuristic tale of universal exploration, made possible by the implications of a new theory of astrophysic...Joe haldman is becoming one of my favourite authors

Mindbridge
  • English
  • 06 April 2018
  • Paperback
  • 186 pages
  • 0575071141
  • Joe Haldeman
  • Mindbridge