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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Spacer's life for me!,
By OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Space Angel (Paperback)
I tracked this book down because of word of mouth from people who still remembered it after many years. Nor was I disappointed when I finally found a copy. There is a reason that this story stays in people's minds.
This is the tale of the space tramp SPACE ANGEL and her crew. Without spoiling anything, I would compare it with the best of Heinlein's early books- or perhaps with TREASURE ISLAND. Yet, there is no sense that the author is consciously copying anyone else's style for it comes across as fresh and vital. This is simply a very, very good example of classic space opera of the old hard sci-fi variety. The fact that the ship's organization was along the lines of the old Merchant Marine was a special treat- at least to me. But, above all, this is a coming of age story as good as any that I have ever read. It is a tale to stick in your mind and build dreams on... Oh yes, in spite of the title, this book is not connected in anyway with the classic 60's animated space series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quick Read,
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This review is from: Space Angel (Mass Market Paperback)
I picked this book up in 1981 at a used book store and it has always been one of my favorites. Earth has been through a war and the millions of veterans and orphans are looking for work. Space Angel is a ship on a 'make or break' job that quickly becomes the adventure of a life time. Great and diverse characters make you wish you could have gone alone with them. If you need a summer book to read in the sun and like Sci Fi, this is the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Spacer's life for me!,
By OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Space Angel (Mass Market Paperback)
I tracked this book down because of word of mouth from people who still remembered it after many years. Nor was I disappointed when I finally found a copy. There is a reason that this story stays in people's minds.
This is the tale of the space tramp SPACE ANGEL and her crew. Without spoiling anything, I would compare it with the best of Heinlein's early books- or perhaps with TREASURE ISLAND. Yet, there is no sense that the author is consciously copying anyone else's style for it comes across as fresh and vital. This is simply a very, very good example of classic space opera of the old hard sci-fi variety. The fact that the ship's organization was along the lines of the old Merchant Marine was a special treat- at least to me. But, above all, this is a coming of age story as good as any that I have ever read. It is a tale to stick in your mind and build dreams on... Oh yes, in spite of the title, this book is not connected in anyway with the classic 60's animated space series.
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