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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best Simak novel.,
By frumiousb "frumiousb" (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: The Visitors (Mass Market Paperback)
The Visitors has many of the trusted Simak elements-- otherworldly intelligence, a focus on small characters and places, and a folksy kind of diction and tone. Unfortunately, it lacks the focus and clarity that makes books like Way Station and Project Pope such striking books to read.Still, there are many interesting elements that make The Visitors worth the time to read. Despite the lack of unity, it contains some of Simak's most interesting observations about religion and economics. If you have not read Simak before, begin with Way Station or Enchanted Pilgrimage. If you are a Simak fan, it is most certainly worth the time to read despite not being his best work.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Simak...,
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This review is from: The Visitors (Paperback)
Clifford Simak tends to write books with fascinating premises which aren't fully developed, leaving the reader to wish for more resolution to the story. Yet, they're such interesting ideas the books are worth reading anyway. I also find that I tend to like his characters, but upon a close re-read I realize he has barely bothered to flesh out the characters, but somehow he manages to make them come across with personality anyway. I think it shows real skill in minimalism in his writing.This book is no exception to these generalities. Inscrutable black boxes arrive on earth and begin to eat... yet give amazing gifts to humans in return. However, the trustworthiness of these gifts is in question. If you don't mind a novel that seems to just drift off instead of coming to a conclusion, Simak's books, including this one, are worth it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I Didn't Want To Read It In The First Place,
By Mawgojzeta (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Visitors (Mass Market Paperback)
I had read "City" and loved it. But, everytime I saw this book on the library shelf I passed it by- just thought it sounded stupid. Eventually I gave in and read it. It was good. I read it in one sitting. I liked the human characters and felt I had a good feel for them. I liked that the aliens were not "typical." I did not even mind the abrupt ending. I thought at first maybe there was a sequel, but no, you just get to guess the future of everything.
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