Quite contrary to the previous reviewer, I found this story neither sexist nor crude. The female character that receives so much negative attention in the story could have just as easily have been male, and little of the story would be changed. As for crude, I have a hard time seeing much in the way of that, either.
This is just a so-so story with melodramatic characters typical of the era in which it was written. The sci-fi is light, but the storyline does rely on it. Mostly, this is just a story about a group of people annoyed with their overly zealous leader, and their plot to get rid of her. Nothing very exciting at all.
I simply didn\'t find this story very entertaining. The characters are cardboard, the plot is not very imaginative, and the technology is shaky. Worth a read, but don\'t set your expectations too high.
The previous reviewers pretty much nailed it. Incredibly wordy - I skipped much of the descriptive prose. Melodramatic characters. Lots of false spiritualism, and the author makes much of explaining ancient Irish mythology. The story just barely rates three stars, and be prepared to be let down at the disappointing ending.
I\'m not sure why the other reviewers are giving such high ratings. This is an OK story, but nothing great about it. The characters are a melodramatic.
It\'s a bit difficult to say anything about this story without saying too much and giving it away. Go ahead and read it - just don\'t set your expectations too high.
If you can get past the badly written, melodramatic beginning of this story, it is fairly entertaining. However, it then degenerates into an abrupt, unbelievable, and trite ending. Worth the time to read, but not exactly quality fiction.
A team of explorers must decide whether to wipe out an alien race, or invite them to join the galactic empire. The politics of this are not well explained. In the end, a junior officer improbably decides the outcome.
This story is a hidden gem. Though there are a few glaring things I could complain about - like the premise that an upright man would suddenly do an about-face and turn "evil" - the author tells a story that keeps the reader wondering what's next. And that is the ultimate mark of a good story. Despite the antiquated setting, silly notions, and somewhat melodramatic characters, I found myself anxiously turning pages up until the end. And, the ending itself was handled well enough not to be a disappointment.
This is the story about a hen-pecked boy who becomes a hen-pecked husband. He has never done anything wrong, and is quick to point out others' faults. Then one day he makes a deal with the devil to trade his soul for a chance to have some fun. A terribly unlikely premise, but it ends up making for a good story nevertheless.
This is a nice little story. Pretty interesting, despite the characters being on the melodramatic side. The "twist" at the end will not be all that surprising to the astute reader. I didn't really care for how abruptly it ended.
A criminal builds a space battleship, and a secret agent must recover it before too much damage is done.
This is an OK story. It\'s well-written, and even has a tiny twist at the end. However, there\'s nothing truly exciting going on, and the end of the story just peters out.
The Galactic Emperor plots to add some spice to his empire. Ho-hum.
I\'m being very generous by rating this story at 3 stars. And that\'s a shame. There was so much good here, but the author just threw the ending away and ruined it. Nevertheless, worth the time to read.
A wonder boy starts producing smash Broadway plays. His talent eventually dries up. Sounds simple, but the author does a good job of keeping it interesting.
I so wanted to give this story 4 stars. But the author bungled the ending. No matter how bad a jerk your hero is, you always want to see him get some sort of win in the end. This story disappoints in that respect. Otherwise, it\'s a good read.
An advanced alien culture has lost a series of technical gadgets on a backwards planet (presumably Earth, but never explicitly stated). The aliens now must retrieve their objects without disturbing the locals or their culture.
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This is just a so-so story with melodramatic characters typical of the era in which it was written. The sci-fi is light, but the storyline does rely on it. Mostly, this is just a story about a group of people annoyed with their overly zealous leader, and their plot to get rid of her. Nothing very exciting at all.
It\'s a bit difficult to say anything about this story without saying too much and giving it away. Go ahead and read it - just don\'t set your expectations too high.
A team of explorers must decide whether to wipe out an alien race, or invite them to join the galactic empire. The politics of this are not well explained. In the end, a junior officer improbably decides the outcome.
This is the story about a hen-pecked boy who becomes a hen-pecked husband. He has never done anything wrong, and is quick to point out others' faults. Then one day he makes a deal with the devil to trade his soul for a chance to have some fun. A terribly unlikely premise, but it ends up making for a good story nevertheless.
A criminal builds a space battleship, and a secret agent must recover it before too much damage is done.
The Galactic Emperor plots to add some spice to his empire. Ho-hum.
A wonder boy starts producing smash Broadway plays. His talent eventually dries up. Sounds simple, but the author does a good job of keeping it interesting.
An advanced alien culture has lost a series of technical gadgets on a backwards planet (presumably Earth, but never explicitly stated). The aliens now must retrieve their objects without disturbing the locals or their culture.