
GREENER THAN YOU THINK
WARD MOORE
Greener Than You Think
ONE - Albert Weener Begins
TWO - Consequences of a Discovery
THREE - Man Triumphant... I
FOUR - Man Triumphant... II
FIVE - The South Pacific Sailing Directory
SIX - Mr Weener Sees It Through
Albert Weener is a weary salesman whose mundane routine is shattered when a peculiar advertisement promises a lucrative but strange opportunity. The ad leads him to a cramped, cluttered laboratory where a charismatic but unsettling woman explains the Metamorphizer—a device that can rewrite the very DNA of grasses and other plants. As Weener is drawn into the experiment, he must navigate a world of dubious promises, eccentric scientists, and the tantalizing idea that the ordinary green around us could be transformed into something extraordinary.
The first act sets a tone of quirky mystery, mixing dry humor with a subtle sense of unease. Listeners are invited to follow Weener’s hesitant curiosity as he confronts ethical questions about tampering with nature and the allure of quick profit. The narrative balances witty observation with a growing tension that hints at larger consequences, making it an engaging entry point for anyone who enjoys speculative tales grounded in human foibles.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (706K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1903–1978
Best known for the classic alternate-history novel Bring the Jubilee, this American writer brought a sharp, imaginative twist to science fiction. Though he published relatively little, his books left a lasting mark on the genre.
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