Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed on + 1568 more book reviews
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----Hugo and Nebula winning author Connie Willis, strikes again----
If you read Keith Laumer's Retief series, and laughed to see the person in the thick of things attempting to (and usually succeed in) accomplishing his government's goals in spite of that same government's political in-fighting and bureaurocratic idiocies; and if you liked C.J. Cherryh's portrayal of alien viewpoints; and if you were fascinated by Ursula LeGuin's really 'different' alien cultures, this book is for you!
Findriddy and Carson are two explorers sent to Boohte to survey the rather unpromising-looking planet. Back on Earth, their adventures are followed by countless breathless fans, but the reality is far less romantic as they deal with dust, nitpicking government red-tape stupidity, and an uncooperative and only semi-cooperative native guide.
Oh, did I mention that some rather peculiar lovc interests start developing? Just when you think you have things figured out, there is a new twist each time.
If you read Keith Laumer's Retief series, and laughed to see the person in the thick of things attempting to (and usually succeed in) accomplishing his government's goals in spite of that same government's political in-fighting and bureaurocratic idiocies; and if you liked C.J. Cherryh's portrayal of alien viewpoints; and if you were fascinated by Ursula LeGuin's really 'different' alien cultures, this book is for you!
Findriddy and Carson are two explorers sent to Boohte to survey the rather unpromising-looking planet. Back on Earth, their adventures are followed by countless breathless fans, but the reality is far less romantic as they deal with dust, nitpicking government red-tape stupidity, and an uncooperative and only semi-cooperative native guide.
Oh, did I mention that some rather peculiar lovc interests start developing? Just when you think you have things figured out, there is a new twist each time.
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