It was basically a story told in four books, which ended in what seemed to be a conclusive ending, the resurrection capability repaired and restored, and everyone living happily ever after. In the gods of riverworld, sir francis burton and his band have challenged the mysterious leaders of riverworld and now control the mechanism that once held them in its sway. Philip jose farmer author of to your scattered bodies go. Omnibus, with all five riverworld novels and one novella. Riverworld volume 4 philip jose farmer torforge the magic labyrinth g. In this fourth entry in the saga, a great battle is brewing as extraordinary characters including samuel clemens, u.
The books explore interactions of individuals from many different cultures and time periods. Editions of the gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer. The riverworld saga is a set of four books, but it is really a single story. Thirty billion people from throughout earths history have been resurrected along the great an winding waterways of riverworld. The journey is over and now our travelers have control of the resurrection process and the power of life and death over billions of people. Riverworld series to your scattered bodies go novel first lines great lines last lines. Riverworld is a fictional planet and the setting for a series of science fiction books written by philip jose farmer 19182009. Pdf the magic labyrinth book riverworld free download. Gods of riverworld audiobook philip jose farmer storytel. To your scattered bodies go, the fabulous riverboat, the dark design, the magic labyrinth, riverworld, and gods of riverworld. Hugo awardwinning author philip jose farmer created one of sfs most mindblowing, critically acclaimed, and popular series of all time with the installments of his riverworld series. Gods of riverworld 1983 is a science fiction novel by american writer philip jose farmer, the fifth and last in the series of riverworld books. Most began life anew accepting without question the sustenance provided by their mysterious benefactors. Feb 01, 2011 the least engaging book of the series.
Gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer hardcover 1983. It was reprinted in 1998 by del rey under the title the gods of riverworld. Gods of riverwold is the fifth and final chapter in philip jose farmers new york times bestselling classic sf series, riverworld thirty billion people from throughout earths history have been resurrected along the great and winding waterways of riverworld. But a rebellious handful burned to confront the unseen masters who controlled their fateand these few launched an invasion that would ultimately yield the mindboggling truth. Book overview thirtyfive billion people from throughout earths history were resurrected along the great and winding waterways of riverworld. The premise is unique and very interesting, the author does a lot with it. Hugo awardwinning author philip jose farmer created one of sfs most mindblowing, critically acclaimed, and popular series of all time with the installments. Its been a while since i read the books but im pretty sure that over the course of the series farmer made. Hugo awardwinning author philip jose farmer created one of sfs most mindblowing, critically. A limited number of books were published by phantasia press, the mass market hardcover was printed by berkley putnam one month later. Thirtyfive billion people from throughout earths history. Gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer for sale online ebay.
Threetime hugo award winner and nebula grand master, philip jose farmer 19182009 has long been recognized as one of the foremost writers in science fiction and fantasy. Thirtyfive billion people from throughout earths history were resurrected along the great and winding waterways of riverworld. Whatever possessed farmer to write it is a mystery to me. Gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer for sale online. As the comment says, youre probably overthinking it. Why did the riverworld ethicals give richard francis burton some. Gods of riverwold is the fifth and final chapter in philip jose farmers new york times bestselling classic sf series, riverworld thirty billion people fr. It dislocates the characters from the river, the most interesting aspect of the series, and fixates on the lessinteresting scifi components of the polar tower. See the complete riverworld series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Gods of riverworld carnegie library of pittsburgh overdrive. Yet, already gods of riverworld is not really a riverworld novel any more. The fifth book of the riverworld series riverworld, 4. Gods of riverworld philip jose farmer book club edition. To your scattered bodies go the fabulous riverboat the dark design the magic labyrinth the gods of riverworld. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre, and rating. Gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer audiobook. Gods of riverworld by farmer, philip jose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fifth book of philip jose farmers riverworld cycle begins a few weeks after the supposed final resolution and revelations. Gods of riverworld book five of the riverworld series. Riverworld is an artificial superearth environment where all humans and prehumans are reconstructed. The final chapter in philip jose farmers new york times bestselling classic sf series. Riverworld the greatest literature of all time editor eric. But the tower stronghold awaits, and the realm still houses awesome forces that could bring about their ultimate destruction.
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Riverworld saga, book 5 audible audiobook unabridged philip jose farmer author, paul hecht narrator, recorded books publisher 4. The fifth book of the riverworld series riverworld, 4 farmer, philip jose on. He is best known for his riverworld and the world of tiers series, and is. Gods of riverworld by philip jose farmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But a rebellious handful burned to challenge the unseen masters who. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 448 pages and is available in paperback format.
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Well written and still interesting, but a bit of a letdown in context to the previous novels. Thirty billion people from throughout earths history have been resurrected along the great and winding waterways of riverworld. This fifth book seems like an afterthought, as the earthlings, having taken over the tower stronghold and solved the mystery of riverworld, now try to uncover a mysterious renegade in the tower and mix it up with a bunch of cartoonish characters. If you liked the gods of riverworld you might like these books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fabulous riverboat by philip jose farmer audiobook. Most began life anewaccepting without question the sustenance provided by their mysterious benefactors. Gods of riverwold is the fifth and final chapter in philip jose farmers new york times bestselling classic sf series, riverworld thirty billion people from.
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