![]() ![]() It seemed to have a lot of things I would like, interstellar travel, unreliable alien technology, dark humor and one of my favorite audiobook narrators. Recently, people who I respect, and usually lead me right recommended the Frederik Pohl classic Gateway. ![]() Yet, all this never hampers my desire to read classic science fiction. ![]() I had no problem connecting the war time images of Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and it’s message, but I struggled at times with the peace and love messages of Heinlein’s classic Stranger in a Strange Land. I think some of it is a disconnect with the culture surrounding the particular book. ![]() So many people I talk to, when I tell them I enjoy science fiction, tell me I have to read a certain classic, and I do, and I’m just, well, blah about it. I think I may be the only person who loved Slapstick, and yet struggled with Slaughterhouse Five and will fight to the death against anyone who doesn’t agree that Cat’s Cradle was his best work. Even authors I love, like Kurt Vonnegut, I seem to like the "wrong" novel. I want to join in the worship of Heinlein, Asimov, and Bradbury, but somehow, I just don’t always connect. I have a confession to make: Classic Science Fiction and I don’t always mix well. Excellent narration couldn’t make up for an unlikable main character. Quick Thoughts: While this classic science fiction tale had many things going for it, it wasn’t a good fit for me. ![]()
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