Way Station
by Clifford D. Simak
Way Station by Clifford D. Simak holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 12.1K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 210 pages.
About Way Station
Enoch Wallace is an ageless hermit, striding across his untended farm as he has done for over a century, still carrying the gun with which he had served in the Civil War. But what his neighbors must never know is that, inside his unchanging house, he meets with a host of unimaginable friends from the farthest stars.More than a hundred years before, an alien named Ulysses had recruited Enoch as the keeper of Earth's only galactic transfer station. Now, as Enoch studies the progress of Earth and tends the tanks where the aliens appear, the charts he made indicate his world is doomed to destruction. His alien friends can only offer help that seems worse than the dreaded disaster. Then he discovers the horror that lies across the galaxy...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Clifford D. Simak |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 210 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,087 |
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What genre is Way Station?
Way Station is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Way Station worth reading?
Based on 12.1K reader ratings, Way Station has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Way Station?
Way Station has 210 pages.
Who wrote Way Station?
Way Station was written by Clifford D. Simak. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for Way Station?
The ISBN-13 for Way Station is 9780020248710.0.
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