Lorelei of the Red Mist

By: Ray Bradbury

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Lorelei of the Red Mist is a thrilling science fiction novella co-written by Ray Bradbury and Leigh Brackett. The story follows the adventures of Hugh Starke, a notorious space outlaw, who finds himself in an unusual predicament after his death. His mind is transferred into a new, powerful body by a mysterious woman named Rann, who rules a deadly world covered in red mist. With his new form, Starke is thrown into a chaotic struggle for power, involving alien creatures, treachery, and strange forces.

Bradbury's vivid imagination, combined with Brackett's action-packed storytelling, makes the novella an engaging read. The story delves into themes of identity, transformation, and survival in a fantastical alien environment. Starke's internal battle between his old self and his new body adds complexity to the plot, making it more than just a typical space opera. Lorelei of the Red Mist is a testament to Bradbury's early work and collaborative efforts, blending poetic descriptions with high-paced adventure. It offers a fascinating look at a dangerous world where survival is the key, and where betrayal can come from even the most unexpected places.

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Unlistenable

The story is great, no complaints there, however the performance is pretty bad. I thought maybe I just needed to get used to this reader's diction and enunciation, but...I can't. It's not just that the reader over-enunciates every word, especially at the end of a sentence, it's also that he reads everything very flatly and with the same tone and intensity. I can't tell if what is being spoken is dialogue, narration, context, etc, or if there is a change in which character is speaking in a conversation. The story is good, but the reading is dull. I'll be requesting a refund.