--- product_id: 8867913 title: "Soulminder Paperback – September 23, 2014" brand: "timothy zahn" price: "₩59424" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8867913-soulminder-paperback-september-23-2014 store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Soulminder Paperback – September 23, 2014 **Brand:** timothy zahn **Price:** ₩59424 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soulminder Paperback – September 23, 2014 by timothy zahn - **How much does it cost?** ₩59424 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8867913-soulminder-paperback-september-23-2014) ## Best For - timothy zahn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted timothy zahn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Soulminder Paperback – September 23, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vDfnbneIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Imaginative and thought provoking *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016* Timothy Zahn is my favorite writer. He seldom lets me down and this book was no different. The story is about a new technology where a person's soul can be captured at the moment of death. I found this book to be quite reminiscent of Asimov's first Foundation novel. Like Foundation, the book is broken up into isolated vignettes that focus on a specific dilemma or crisis point. Zahn's is seven distinct chapters that each contain their own story arc and can be read separate from the rest of the novel.Also like Foundation, there is very little in the way of character development. The people who populate the vignettes are disposable and are present only to tell the vignette. The real character of the novel is the Soulminder system and in each chapter we see how Soulminder has evolved and changed, similar to how psychohistory was a character.I found the concept of Soulminder fascinating and loved how Zahn addressed so many goods and evils that could arise from this technology. Each chapter played out quickly, but not rushed. Unlike so many other Zahn novels, he did not delve deeply into details and descriptions. But, there was no need to. Again, the main character is technology and there is no deep, complex plot. I think this novel was Zahn's way of describing a technological idea and then debating its values and troubles. I enjoyed the social, theological, and moral discussions. My only gripe is that I would have liked a few more chapters, as I can see other facets of Soulminder that can be addressed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just ok, wish Amazon would allow half stars *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016* Not one of Zahn's better novels but just ok. The story itself is interesting but because it was originally published as a series of short stories in a magazine (a fact I learned from other reviews here) the chapters are basically stand-alone with no real solid connection to the others so the story moves in fits and starts and never really flows. Because each chapter jumps several years I found myself having to reengage into the story at the beginning of each chapter and once I figured out that each chapter was self contained there was no tension because you knew that whatever emergency came up in the chapter would be resolved within a few pages. This probably worked as a monthly serial when you had time to digest every part in between releases but it is annoying in a novel format.Compare to his Thrawn series where the well planned story arc runs through three complete novels and this one just falls short.I'd give it 3.5 stars but since Amazon still doesn't allow half a star I'm giving it four. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A second chance *by O***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016* I must confess, the first time I tried to read this book I returned it back to the shelf before finishing the first chapter. While some aspects of the negative reviews (flat characters, lack of descriptions, poor scientific explanations and so on) can apply, it's not the reason I left it. I just thought that the (fantastic) subject didn't fit into the (realistic) way the story was told. Nonetheless, one night it happened to me that I had run out of reading and, well, I took "Soulminder" and decided to give it a second chance. I realized then that I had missed the point: "Soulminder" is not a novel, but a set of short tales around one single subject (something like Assimov's "I Robot") or, why not? a screenplay suitable for a fine Hollywood film. I have just finished the book and I have enjoyed it. I'm glad I gave it a second chance, as the Soulminder device does for ... well, let's not spoil the plot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8867913-soulminder-paperback-september-23-2014](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8867913-soulminder-paperback-september-23-2014) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*