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Review Date: 5/26/2011
Great science fiction has always been full of biting social commentary, and Pohl has consistently been one of the most insightful critics. Many of his greatest novels center around the capitalist system and how it exploits the workers' hopes and dreams -- and how peoples' hopes and dreams propel them to take the ultimate chances, even venturing out into the dark reaches of space to risk their very lives on a slim chance that they might become rich.
I agree that some of the later books in this series are not half as strong as this novel, and the character of Robinette Broadhead is annoying to many. But this book is a true classic and a staple on "top 50 sci fi novel" lists.
I would also suggest "The Space Merchants" as another memorable Pohl book to check out.
I agree that some of the later books in this series are not half as strong as this novel, and the character of Robinette Broadhead is annoying to many. But this book is a true classic and a staple on "top 50 sci fi novel" lists.
I would also suggest "The Space Merchants" as another memorable Pohl book to check out.
Review Date: 10/16/2019
If facts about what really happened on 9/11 are what you want, so many great, well researched books are available. This quote novel unquote, with its tortured, boring dialog and wooden, one-dimensional characters, while mercifully short, will be tough to get through. The lack of proofreading and basic editing, as well as punctuation abuses, are shocking.
Review Date: 2/4/2011
Helpful Score: 1
As both a huge Star Trek fan and an adopted person reunited with my birth family, I love the fact that this topic is being covered in a Star Trek novel. As usual they emphasize themes of personal responsibility and making the best of a less-than-ideal situation to create an inspirational tale. Adopted people are a natural for Star Trek characters since they are real-life examples of disenfranchised, dehumanized persons represented by characters like Seven of Nine and Commander Data.
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