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Citizen of the Galaxy Author: SLAVE: Brought to Sargon in chains as a child--unwanted by all save a one-legged beggar--Thorby learned well the wiles of the street people and the mysterious ways of his crippled master . . . — OUTLAW: Hunted by the police for some unknown treasonous acts committed by his beloved owner, Thorby risked his life to deliver a dead man's message ... more »
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A great tale about a slave boy who doesn't realize that he has the power to change, for the better, the fate of countless people, but he has to do it by giving up what he wants most.
One of my most favorite sci-fi novels from Heinlein.
One of my most favorite sci-fi novels from Heinlein.
I read this book back in 1983 and again in 1985; then I stupidly sold it to a used book store. When I found it here, I just had to have it again.
"Citizen of the Galaxy" is a prime example of the Dean's transition from YA Sci-Fi novels such as "Starman Jones" and "Space Cadet" into his more cerebral stuff ("Starship Troopers", "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" et al) All the typical Heinlein elements are there, just not quite as polished as his Hugo-winning stuff yet.
I'll not bother you with a plot synopsis, since that's available elsewhere. I would suggest this could've been one of his masterpieces had he written it after he had fully developed his style. As it is, it's highly entertaining! This book keeps moving, and I managed to finish it in less than 24 hours. Definitely recommended for all fans of Sci-Fi!
"Citizen of the Galaxy" is a prime example of the Dean's transition from YA Sci-Fi novels such as "Starman Jones" and "Space Cadet" into his more cerebral stuff ("Starship Troopers", "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" et al) All the typical Heinlein elements are there, just not quite as polished as his Hugo-winning stuff yet.
I'll not bother you with a plot synopsis, since that's available elsewhere. I would suggest this could've been one of his masterpieces had he written it after he had fully developed his style. As it is, it's highly entertaining! This book keeps moving, and I managed to finish it in less than 24 hours. Definitely recommended for all fans of Sci-Fi!
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