THE ALIEN WITHIN

Readers worldwide have long been drawn to the foreign, the exotic, and the alien , even before Freud's famous essay on the uncanny in Given Japan's.
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Oh, Ben Bova, where did you go wrong with this one? When you decided to make it all about teaching the alien inside Stoner's brain all about humans, and everything that he learned as a truth about humans was reductionist evolutionary psychology. The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here. In the meantime, you can read the entire review at Smorgasbook. E' quasi un thriller nella prima parte, pieno di intrighi coinvolgenti…. Apr 03, Will Hudson rated it really liked it.

Another great addition by Ben Bova. I can't wait to see what is next for Keith Stoner and group. May 13, M rated it it was ok Shelves: Over simplistic and a bit corny.

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Few people ruling and controlling the world May 14, Durval Menezes rated it really liked it Shelves: Read it many years ago, still remember a lot of the story; I plan on rereading it for sure when I have a little less new stuff on my plate. Jul 30, John rated it liked it. Good story, more textured than the first one, less horrible misogyny. Feb 09, Rudy Bauer rated it did not like it. Read my comments posted for the first book. Science fiction authors frequently use their futuristic tales of advanced civilizations to point out the downfalls of our own unenlightened way of life.

They commonly speak out about topics like the environment, greed, war, or other similar pitfalls. Ben Bova is no exception. In fact, almost every book he writes falls into this category. Or rather the consciousness of an alien, which is no Science fiction authors frequently use their futuristic tales of advanced civilizations to point out the downfalls of our own unenlightened way of life. Or rather the consciousness of an alien, which is now living inside a human body.

The wealthier nations of the world benefited greatly from this technology, but the poor nations continue to live in squalor. The alien, who does not understand the greedy nature of human beings, is puzzled by this and strives to learn more. In his quest for knowledge, the alien visits the war-torn heart of Africa. I typically like to see a little more science in my science fiction, but I understand where Ben Bova is going with this, and I can appreciate that.

He always manages to create characters that are interesting and believable. This is another good audiobook from Ben Bova. Mar 18, Phil Giunta rated it really liked it. Awakened after eighteen years in cryonic stasis aboard an alien spacecraft, astronaut Keith Stoner has returned to Earth. Yet both Stoner and his home planet have changed. The starship, now orbiting Earth, has provided several remarkable leaps in technology for the human race and as Stoner starts life anew, he finds some startling alterations within himself--he is now sharing his mind with that of the dead alien found aboard the ship nearly two decades ago.

At the time, it had been Stoner's deci Awakened after eighteen years in cryonic stasis aboard an alien spacecraft, astronaut Keith Stoner has returned to Earth. At the time, it had been Stoner's decision to leave behind all that he knew for a chance to explore the cosmos. Now, he finds himself becoming increasingly devoid of emotion in exchange for superhuman mental abilities and a relentless drive to change his corrupt and war torn world for the better.

Stoner flees captivity from Vanguard Corporation, the company responsible for reviving him.

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It's president, Jo Camerata, a former flame of Stoner's, assists in his escape knowing that her sadistic CEO husband Everett Nillson would take whatever measures necessary to extract every bit of alien intelligence from the astronaut. Yet even Jo cannot control Stoner as he eventually leaves her and reunites with old friends, makes new allies, and travels the world in an attempt to bring peace to war ravaged Africa and shut down a global terrorist organization known as the World Liberation Movement.

Bova crafts a fast paced story with political and corporate intrigue and a central character that reminded me very much of Klaatu from The Day The Earth Stood Still. Well, Klaatu with some burgeoning Jedi abilities. The story is not without some twists as some characters reveal their true colors and loyalties. The backdrop of bloody politics and corporate backstabbing of Stoner's Earth are among the few things that have not changed in his eighteen year absence and reflect the sad state of affairs in our own reality. Jul 28, Andrew rated it liked it.

In this second installment of the Voyagers series, Keith Stoner is brought back to Earth after 18 years spent cryogenically frozen in an alien space craft. When Stoner finally awakes, he quickly discovers that both he and the world he knew have changed dramatically. Now, Stoner must complete a mission that not even he completely understands Having read the first book, I can say that Bova has made two major changes, both of which are illustrated by the protagonist, Keith Stoner. The first chang In this second installment of the Voyagers series, Keith Stoner is brought back to Earth after 18 years spent cryogenically frozen in an alien space craft.

The first change is that the author has taken the larger than life persona of Keith Stoner and made him super-human. Second, Bova turn the heat down. If you enjoy a super-human protagonist and a larger than life antagonists that shouldn't pose a real threat to the protagonist , then you will most likely enjoy Voyagers II.

To those who read Voyagers I, expect a slightly different touch and a trite ending. Jan 21, Balkron rated it it was ok Shelves: I can't believe I read it once 3 Star - Average book, Was entertaining but nothing special. I can't wait for the next book. I Will Re-Read this one or more times. Number of times read: Characters - The characters were unimaginative.

Very 2 dimensional and uninteresting. Story - One word describes this story. I was hoping that the story would quicken and become interesting. Apr 19, Todd rated it it was ok. Perhaps slightly better than the first book - but only very slightly - in terms of sexism, but any progress there is more than counterbalanced by the relentless, simplistic pop psychology throughout.

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It's disappointing to me how awful I'm finding this series so far, because I remember enjoying the first couple of books when I first read them 30 or so years ago and I've read a number of Bova books in the years since then that were of a much higher quality. And there is a decent story lurking at t Perhaps slightly better than the first book - but only very slightly - in terms of sexism, but any progress there is more than counterbalanced by the relentless, simplistic pop psychology throughout.

And there is a decent story lurking at the heart of all of these terrible trappings. Hopefully things will improve as I move on to the final books in the series, both of which will be new to me. Sep 24, Pat Beard rated it liked it.


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Just don't know what I think about this one. In some ways it is like books that I give a higher rating to: There is something of a utopia hovering at the back of this, just hovering mind you, and I am afraid I am too much of a c Just don't know what I think about this one.

There is something of a utopia hovering at the back of this, just hovering mind you, and I am afraid I am too much of a cynic to believe in utopia. Nov 01, George rated it really liked it Shelves: In typical Bova style, this second book in the Voyagers series is more about people than technology--it explores several things, through the mind of a man who's learning about the alien within him.

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There are many external forces and subthemes. During the reading, science fiction predictions arise and pass as do political predictions. The book is several decad In typical Bova style, this second book in the Voyagers series is more about people than technology--it explores several things, through the mind of a man who's learning about the alien within him. The book is several decades aged--some predictions have come true, some not.

Where's book number three? Nov 23, Rob Roy rated it really liked it Shelves: There are four books in the Voyagers series written by Ben Bova, and this is the second. While I enjoyed the first, this volume was spectacular. Great science fiction is more about people than technology, and this book explores the mind of a man, who has been joined by the mind of an alien.

He comes to see our world in a different manner, and to discover what it means to be human.


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Do note that the alien presence is not evil but rather good, unlike most fictional alien encounters. Ben Bova has a consistent issue with making characters seem real, and this book is no exception. Book 2 of The Alien Chronicles 4. Rion has a secret that only Zoe knows. If only she could remember. But he won't tell her because, well…who wants to be with a year old alien? Even if he does look seventeen. When his totally unsuitable guardian, Archimedes, forces him to return to East Valley High, he can't help but hope the bond between them is still there. Will Zoe learn to like the human he has bec Rion has a secret that only Zoe knows.

Will Zoe learn to like the human he has become? Yet nothing goes the way he hopes, especially when Harry Crosby turns up and starts turning heads. And then there's Jas, who makes it clear she still likes Rion and will stop at nothing to convince him they belong together. Rion's heart still belongs to the one person who seems to have forgotten the connection they once shared.

High school, relationships, and dealing with embarrassing 'Uncle' Archimedes cause him more problems than working out what's at the bottom of a black hole. Who knew that being human would be so hard? Kindle Edition , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Alien Within , please sign up. Lists with This Book.

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This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jul 16, Ruth Garlick rated it it was amazing. He bitterly regrets that decision, and also struggles with being human. Will her memories ever return to her? I loved the Australianness of this book, and the fact that it takes place in my home city. My favourite moment was when Zoe and Rion, on separate occasions, babysat a stuck-up and vain six-year-old. Jan 17, Maya rated it it was amazing. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

The sequel to My Alien, a book I also reviewed on this site, is every bit as good as the first book. Both of them have to adjust to their new lives, his as a human, and hers without memory of him. I really liked this book. I felt that it was every bit as good as the first one and then some. It was well-written and the plot seemed completely thought-out. This is one of the better YA books. Some sequels or middle of a series books fall short. Rion is stronger than ever before and Zoe is dealing with some major new challenges.

It's beyond just school issues, it goes deeper than that. It goes to the core of emotions, humanity, dreams, hopes, and wishes. Critical decisions, clouded issues, new friends, old friends and so much more. I'm really looking forward to more books in this series. My copy is an ARC. This review is left of my own free will, without compensation, Some sequels or middle of a series books fall short. This review is left of my own free will, without compensation, and includes my own thoughts and opinions. Aug 09, Kathryn rated it really liked it. These books are quality quick reads.

Though I didn't like this as much as the first one as there was less banter between characters, and it seemed to focus a lot more on apperences, that characters would only focus on how good the person looked e. I overlooked it in the first book but it was worse in this one. Also this was a bit more predictable than the first.

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That said I still couldn't bring myself to rate the book a 3 because I did enjoy it. Nice lighthearted fluff, that may be my gu These books are quality quick reads. Nice lighthearted fluff, that may be my guilty pleasure.