An ageless hermit runs a secret way station for alien visitors in the Wisconsin woods in this Hugo Award-winning science fiction classic
Enoch Wallace is not like other humans. Living a secluded life in the backwoods of Wisconsin, he carries a nineteenth-century rifle and never seems to age–a fact that has recently caught the attention of prying government eyes. The truth is, Enoch is the last … is, Enoch is the last surviving veteran of the American Civil War and, for close to a century, he has operated a secret way station for aliens passing through on journeys to other stars. But the gifts of knowledge and immortality that his intergalactic guests have bestowed upon him are proving to be a nightmarish burden, for they have opened Enoch’s eyes to humanity’s impending destruction. Still, one final hope remains for the human race . . . though the cure could ultimately prove more terrible than the disease.
Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Way Station is a magnificent example of the fine art of science fiction as practiced by a revered Grand Master. A cautionary tale that is at once ingenious, evocative, and compassionately human, it brilliantly supports the contention of the late, great Robert A. Heinlein that “to read science-fiction is to read Simak.”
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Sci-fi I remembered reading as a kid. Was great fun again
It’s a bit dated in places but the overall story holds up pretty well. All of Clifford D. Simak’s books are worth the read.
This is one of my favorite books of all time.
A very unique tale. Intriguing. Surprising. Creative.
This is a story that will take off in the first few pages,I read this book in two and a half days whenever I had time,to think this book was written in the early 70`s read it and you will see how great this book holds up in time.
Great book!
This is one of the three Science Fiction that hooked me on SF in my teens. I am in my 60es and still go back and reread every couple of years.
Elegiac
This book is worth reading
Started slow, stayed slow
I really wasn’t impressed with this. It was an interesting concept but just didn’t hold my interest. I was disappointed in what I thought could have been really good but just kind of fell flat for me.
I remembered it being more exciting when it came out initially. But still solid.
So well written! It keeps moving even though it is not “action packed”. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The main character is is quietly interesting. It is a different story about space and other species. Loved it.
A new twist on sci-fi. Loved it…
A little predictable but a good read
An absolutely fantastic book to read, wonderful story with historical and philosophical context. Highly recommended read.
There’s no one quite like Simak — he writes of longing and loss and creates atmosphere better than anyone. His books don’t need a lot of action to propel the plot.
Mr. Simak never disappoints. Way Station. A great alien contact novel.
A different approach to aliens.
A possible future contact with aliens from other universes that kept me turning pages. first read it as a hardcover, so glad it finally made it as an ebook.