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The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley — audiobook cover art

The Colors of Space

Marion Zimmer Bradley
GENREaudiobook
LANGUAGEEnglish
LISTENED27
RATING4.8
RELEASED2026

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Author

Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Language

English

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Genre

audiobook

About this Audiobook

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

📖 Synopsis & Plot Overview

recording of The Colors of Space, by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Bart Steele, Space Academy graduate, is on his way home to his father's business - he runs a fleet of spaceships for interstellar travel. The secret for fast interstellar travel though is still tightly kept by the alien race Lhari.

🔍 Key Themes & Narrative Depth

Some humans – the Mentorians - have had a slight genetic shift which enhanced their vision to withstand the light levels that the aliens Lhari use and live in. Mentorians perceive a wider optical spectrum than ordinary humans – some can see the ‘eighth color’. Mentorians act as translators, middleman and interpreters between the two races.

But their ability sets them apart from the rest of humanity. Bart, surgically altering his appearance to hire as a Lhari on a homeworld bound Lhari vessel, attempts to steal the secret of the Warp Drive - an attempt on which countless humans spies have failed before. org.

🎙️ Listening Experience

For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the catalog page for this recording.

Chapters

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Chapter 00
Marion Zimmer Bradley
1:44audiobook
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Chapter 01
Marion Zimmer Bradley
26:41audiobook
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Chapter 02
Marion Zimmer Bradley
17:48audiobook
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Chapter 03
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24:23audiobook
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Chapter 04
Marion Zimmer Bradley
12:26audiobook
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Chapter 05
Marion Zimmer Bradley
17:11audiobook
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Chapter 06
Marion Zimmer Bradley
17:11audiobook
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Chapter 07
Marion Zimmer Bradley
23:00audiobook
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Chapter 08
Marion Zimmer Bradley
28:16audiobook
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Chapter 09
Marion Zimmer Bradley
24:47audiobook
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Chapter 10
Marion Zimmer Bradley
16:37audiobook
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Chapter 11
Marion Zimmer Bradley
21:36audiobook
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Chapter 12
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22:18audiobook
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Chapter 13
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24:38audiobook
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Chapter 14
Marion Zimmer Bradley
20:50audiobook

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Sarah M.
February 9, 2022
Absolutely hooked from chapter one

I stumbled onto The Colors of Space randomly and honestly? Best accident ever. The way Marion Zimmer Bradley explains things — it just clicks. I've tried similar books and they always felt dry. This one actually kept me engaged start to finish.

JK
James K.
May 19, 2024
Did not expect this to hit so hard

Okay so I'm not usually big on audiobooks but a friend insisted I try this. Three chapters in and I was completely sold. The Colors of Space is genuinely well-made — the content, the pacing, all of it.

PR
Priya R.
May 19, 2024
Listened twice — both times were worth it

Found this on Unodio and wasn't expecting much. Two hours later I was still going. Marion Zimmer Bradley doesn't waste your time with filler — every chapter earns its place.

DL
David L.
May 19, 2024
Better than I thought it would be

I've been listening during my evening walks and The Colors of Space has been the highlight of my week honestly. There's a section in the middle where it all just comes together — gave me chills.

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