The Ego Machine

4.3

Celebrated playwright Nicholas Martin didn’t read the small print in his Hollywood options contract. Now he’s facing five years of servitude to a conceited director named Raoul St. Cyr, who’s taken a thoughtful play about Portuguese fishermen and added dancing mermaids. When it seems the plot has changed to include a robot from the future Nicholas looses all hope, but this robot may be just what he needs to win his freedom. – The Ego Machine was first published in the May, 1952 issue of Space Science Fiction magazine. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

Capítulos

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1 – The Ego Machine (Chapters 1 - 2) 1:04:16 Leído por Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)
2 – The Ego Machine (Chapter 3) 50:28 Leído por Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)

Reseñas

Strange tale


Martin is in a contract with a crazy and abusive director, and he doesn't have the courage to stand up to him. Enter a robot with not enough power who needs to 'borrow' some from a light socket... and it makes him drunk! Now what might a drunken robot do with a personality-changing helmet and a wimpy playwright? The reader is great, no complaints, but the story is odd.

LOL Funny & Not To Be Missed


I very seldom chuckle out loud when I am reading or listening to a book, but I found myself chuckling at least a dozen times during this story. It's a truly charming little SF tale: well written, witty, and well read by the narrator.


Curious little tale. Felt the first chapters were stronger than the conclusion, but enjoyable all the same. The robot is a fun character. Good reading as well.

Full of unexpected twists


The author doesn't belabor details, but lets them slowly resolve into focus. It's one I'd immediately like to hear again.

A lot of fun


Really enjoyed, good for a laugh, Kuttner has a good sense of humor . Gregg did a good job. - Miss his readings

a really funny story I enjoyed this very much



great story. I loved it all. well read


Great story, brilliantly brought to life!