I tracked down a copy a few years ago on your recommendation, JB -- enjoyed it quite a bit, seems like it fits right in with all the SF stories that I deem to be "all-time classics."  I couldn't help but picture it all in John Byrne-esque scenes as I read it, though, so the Byrne influence was there, even though it was written well before your time.

Good stuff, IMO -- thanks for the recommendation.

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I also read it as Margo at first. 

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I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It'd have been something I would have loved back when I was a young boy reading my Tarzan, OZ and other adventure books. 

The book has some dated ideas and attitudes, but nothing that took me out of the story.  I loved the the brisk pacing of the book and the characters. Kenniston and Hubble represent to me the can do, scientific American attitude I grew up admiring. 

I liked Kenniston's growth and acceptance as the the book progressed. Also liked the emotional trauma that these fish out of water people went through. 

I can see why this book is a favorite to return to. I shall have to check out some of Hamilton's other stories. 

Thanks to John Byrne for the tip and Eric Ladd for the audio book link.

  Here is a first print hardcover for $45.

I enjoyed it as much (but not more) than other favorite SF novels.

I generally enjoy Edmond Hamilton.

I first met his work as a kid through the Captain Future (that we call here Capitaine Flam) japanese anime, and i later read the Starwolf trilogy, that i loved, and need to reread.

I also did read the Star Kings, which was ok. (good actually, but wasn't special to me)

And of course the Captain Future pulps, that i loved.

I first heard of City at World's End through you i believe, and wasn't disappointed at all by this excellent SF novel. Certainly something to read and reread.