About this book
Robert Silverberg's Starman's Quest explores one of science fiction's most haunting paradoxes: the relativity of time itself. When twin brothers are separated—one remaining aboard a starship traveling at near-light speed while the other stays on Earth—they experience radically different rates of aging. While the space-bound twin barely ages during his journey, his brother on Earth grows old, living an entire lifetime in what feels like mere years aboard the vessel. Desperate to understand his sibling's fate, the starship twin abandons his accelerated existence to return to Earth, only to discover a world transformed and a brother he barely recognizes.
This classic science fiction novel captures the profound human cost of interstellar travel, weaving together themes of identity, family bonds, and the inexorable passage of time. Written by a master of the genre, Starman's Quest combines hard scientific concepts with deeply personal emotional stakes, creating a narrative that resonates far beyond its 1950s publication date.
Perfect for listeners who appreciate thoughtful science fiction that balances speculative technology with intimate character drama, this audiobook offers a compelling meditation on what it means to lose someone not to death, but to the very fabric of space and time itself.
