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“Great story about society and how to survive in both the upper classes and the lower classes.”
Joelle wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amazing book ”
Brian D wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the most entertaining science fiction books I have read.”
Nelly M wrote this review Tuesday, August 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is my favorite Heinlein book of all time. ”
KB wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“juvenile Heinleins aren't as good as the adult ones but this one is interesting. the ending was more a "i've run out of paper" instead of "i've got a satisfactory conclusion" but the overall concept was great”
Olivvvia wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Heinlein is a true science fiction writer. He writes a wonderful and compelling story, filled with action and danger. The message of the book works on several levels, and he thinks about the science of what he writes about too (even if he conveniently ignores the usual scientific show stoppers).
Stephen K wrote this review Monday, April 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book works on many levels, and is one of my favourites in the genre.”“What's a slave boy to do when he's bought by a cripple who is more than he seems on a planet far from Earth? And what's an old cripple missing an eye and a leg to do with a pure blooded human child who can't remember who he is even under hypnosis?
Cindy G wrote this review Sunday, March 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It doesn't take long for Thorby to learn to trust his Pops, but he doesn't learn just how much the older man was doing until he finds himself alone and a fugitive. Thank goodness he is quick witted and one of the Free Trader ships happens to be planetside when Pops loses his head.
This is one of my early sci-fi reads that I return to on occasion because it is simply a great story.”
“Kiplng's "Kim"! One of Heinlein's best from the old days.”
Eric L wrote this review Saturday, March 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the best Heinlein 'juveniles'. An excellent adventure. Boy who is sold as a slave on a disreputable world. Old one legged beggar man who rescues him. The boy grows up and has adventures while trying to find out more about where he came from. A really great story!”
Colleen wrote this review Thursday, March 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
