Books : 50 Short Science Fiction Tales
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Rating:  - 50 short science fiction tales
Marvelous book! These are "short-short" stories, about 3-5 pages each, perfect for a quick reading before bed, or, as a short diversion. All the stories are from a different Sci-Fi author, and, despite being forty-plus years old, they are as fascinating and plausible as if they were written today.
Well packaged and quickly shipped.
Rating: - titles
Includes 2 poems at ends so 52 titles.
Ballade of an Artificial Satellite - Poul Anderson
The Fun They Had - Isaac Asimov
Men are Different - Alan Bloch
The Ambassadors - Anthony Boucher
The Weapon - Frederic Brown
Random Sample - T.P. Caravan
Oscar - Cleve Cartmill
The Mist - Peter Cartur
Teething Ring - James Causey
The Haunted Space Suit - Arthur C Clarke
Stair Trick - Mildred Clingerman
Unwelcome Tenant - Roger Dee
The ... Read More
Rating:  - Promises and mostly delivers -- a fine anthology
This is a very fun, brisk read. I was somewhat let down by the "climaxes" of some of the short stories because they either fizzled out or I didn't understand the references they were making. In other cases, the plot devices and themes have been recycled numerous times, making them all-too-predictable -- such as the Stepford Wife-isms of "The Perfect Woman". Not to blame this book, but that's what you can expect. Also, the typeface the book is presented in is kind of smeary, making it a little tough to ... Read More
Rating: - Stories that pack a punch.
A diverse collection of tales. One is able to read 2 or 3 while smoking a cigarette. This book lived on the table in my smoking porch for the duration of my reading of it.
I especially enjoyed how the editors placed the stories together in a semblance of order that is not easily noticed. For example, a story featuring a couple named Williams was followed by a story in which the hero is named Williams, then a story about the 'Perfect Woman' is followed by a story that includes another idea of a perfect ... Read More
Rating: - A thought-inspiring classic that never goes out of date.
This short story collection is more than I bargained for. I was looking for something that I could read every now and then, finish over time--something with girth that I can come back to. Only part of that's true--I come back to it regularly, but I finish it every time. These engrossing stories are delectably various, but an absolute joy to follow. No two are the same or even really cover the same area, but they all feel like they're on the same level of understanding. An absolute must-read for anyone that has ... Read More
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