Fall of the White Ship Avatar [Paperback]

Brian Daley (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (March 29, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0586206795
• ISBN-13: 978-0586206799
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,364,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alacrity and the Precursors!, March 26, 1999

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This review is from: Fall of the White Ship Avatar (Mass Market Paperback)

In this, Daley's third installment of the "Adventures of Hobart Floyt and Alacrity Fitzhugh" (following _Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds_ and _Jinx on a Terran Inheritance_), we go beyond the scope of the original books into the past of Alacrity Fitzhugh--including his real name, his "Captain's Sidearm", and his obsession with the Precursors, an uber-race that has disappeared from the Cosmos--but not before leaving tantalizing technological clues. Much of the story takes place on an inhospitable planet as Floyt, Fitzhugh, and a female companion fight nature to reach an important meeting for the eponymous White Ship of the title. Enjoyable--but it leaves some unanswered questions, which, alas, will now remain that way with Daley's passing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended; fun and funny, June 7, 2000

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Ken Coar "Rodent of Unusual Size" (in 1.0 AU Solar orbit) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fall of the White Ship Avatar (Mass Market Paperback)

Book 3 of the chronicles of Hobart Floyt and Alacrity Fitzhugh

The third and final novel in the Hobart Floyt and Alacrity Fitzhugh series, following 'Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds' and 'Jinx on a Terran Inheritance.' It continues the chronicle of the madcap adventures of this odd couple, in the same fast-paced, free-wheeling, and thoroughly enjoyable style as the first two. It, too, can stand on its own -- but is more enjoyable if one is steeped in the wonder and hilarious hysteria of the preceding titles. I consider it a significant tragedy that Brian Daley died of cancer in 1996 before he could continue the stories (if such was indeed his intention). Requiescat en pace, mon ami.

'G'-rated according to me. I consider the content of this book to be suitable reading for all ages.