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Liked It “This series is a great example of genre writing. The Stainless Steel Rat is sci fi at it's bes, mixing action, morality and visions of future society that will seem attractive to some and terrifyingly to others. The sensible, ordered and overly safe society of the distant future is certainly a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “This seemed like a book from a bygone era, as in, if it were submitted to publishing houses today it might have a devil of a time getting published. The opening scene sees the character perform superhero-level antics, escaping the law like a James Bond opener, only without establishing setting,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This series is a great example of genre writing. The Stainless Steel Rat is sci fi at it's bes, mixing action, morality and visions of future society that will seem attractive to some and terrifyingly to others. The sensible, ordered and overly safe society of the distant future is certainly a poor fit for master criminal James Bolivar DiGriz, who protests the way of things by stealing all that he can from the rich and keeping it. He eventually gets some good news and some bad news, the good news being that utopia isn't as peaceful as he imagined, as there are other criminals as creative and often far more murderous and depraved than he keeping life interesting. The bad news is that DiGriz has been drafted in the Special Corps, a top-secret police force made up of 'reformed' criminals dedicated to outwitting and bringing to justice the most dangerous and cruel killers in the galaxy. It's a great concept and masterfully presented, even if DiGriz does have a bit too much of the 'I saw that coming and prepared with this peice of technology that would seem impossible to the reader, but if it is possible, why am I the only one who has one? Look, another kung fu battle!" It's all forgivable in stories so entertaining. ”
Gerg wrote this review Monday, May 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another in the stainless steel rat books. They are all quick reads with alot of humor in them. The stories remain fresh and new. Very recommended, especically to teen readers or someone new to SiFi”
Little Timmy B wrote this review Friday, May 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This seemed like a book from a bygone era, as in, if it were submitted to publishing houses today it might have a devil of a time getting published. The opening scene sees the character perform superhero-level antics, escaping the law like a James Bond opener, only without establishing setting, culture, skill of those chasing him, etc. Read a lot like a superspy novel of the 50s (where the spy is unflappable and unbeatable) painted with a thin sheen of scifi. I couldn't finish it, but could definitely see the appeal of a fun romp through the galaxy.”
Scott Sigler wrote this review Tuesday, August 21 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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