The Man Who Counts [Paperback]

Poul Anderson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace Books 51902.; 1st printing. edition (January 1, 1978)
• ASIN: B000J5ICRE
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,698,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Imaginative, Clever and Consistent, June 30, 2009

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Harry Hopkins III "Steve Tempo" (Downingtown, Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man Who Counts (Paperback)

Enjoyed it! This I believe was the first of a series of stories of the Polesotechnic League and introduced the flamboyant character of Nicholas Van Rijn. The story moves nicely with the human-heroes trying to get back to an area of safety (because the food on this world is poisonous.) In order to pull this off they have to work with two waring factions on the planet. Along the way you learn all about the culture and the world these factions live on. There is also a extra lesson on leadership supplied at the end. What I enjoyed the most was Anderson's "World Building." Which was Wonderfully imaginative, clever and consistent.