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Relic
Relic | Alan Dean Foster
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The last known human searches the galaxy for companionship in a brilliant standalone novel from the legendary author of the Pip & Flinx series. Once Homo sapiens reigned supreme, spreading from star system to star system in an empire that encountered no alien life and thus knew no enemy . . . save itself. As had happened many times before, the basest, most primal human instincts rose up, only this time armed with the advanced scientific knowledge to create a genetically engineered smart virus that quickly wiped out humanity to the last man. That man is Ruslan, the sole surviving human being in the universe. Rescued from the charnel house of his home planet by the Myssari—an intelligent alien race—Ruslan spends his days as something of a cross between a research subject and a zoo attraction. Though the Myssari are determined to resurrect the human race, using Ruslan’s genetic material, all he wants for himself and his species is oblivion. But then the Myssari make Ruslan an extraordinary offer: In exchange for his cooperation, they will do everything in their considerable power to find the lost home world of his species—an all-but-mythical place called Earth—and, perhaps, another living human. Thus begins an epic journey of adventure, danger, heartbreak, and hope, as Ruslan sets out in search of a place that may no longer exist—drawn by the slimmest yet most enduring hope.
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ScriboGero
Relic | Alan Dean Foster
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Hadn‘t read an Alan Dean Foster Book since Quozl (1989). He‘s one of the most consistent and prolific writers in Sci-fi and I‘m not sure why I haven‘t read many of his books but I loved Quozl. Relic is a great escape. The story of lone surviving humans getting along with aliens and each other Relic is more about human nature than other worlds. There are some surprises and it kept me turning pages. I hope Foster has a follow-up book!

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Guildedearlobe
Relic | Alan Dean Foster
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Overall it was enjoyable twist on the last man in earth concept with lots of interesting science fiction explorations but lacked enough focus to make it truly suck you in. In the end it felt more like an outline for a great series instead of one in its own right. Narrator Marc Thompson gives a strong performance particularly in allowing you to feel the emotions of the main character and voicing the alien species.

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I read and liked a lot of Alan Dean Foster in my teens but whenever I revisit him I feel like a lot of his stuff reads like an outline for a more polished work. 6y
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Guildedearlobe
Relic | Alan Dean Foster
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One of the problems with finish an audiobook on a Tuesday is that it‘s new release day. So, you have to decide between a book that‘s been sitting on your TBL pile or the new one that just showed up. I‘m a huge fan of George Pelecanos even before his time writing for The Wire but the premise of Relic has me intrigued and it‘s been waiting patiently for me to give it a go. #audiobook

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TorieStorieS
Relic | Alan Dean Foster
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My first experience with the author, this book has a great premise but the epic scope puts some of the characters at more of a remove and makes it harder to connect. But the ending is the most fascinating and makes me wonder if a sequel is planned.