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A tribute, not a gem

Short story is not Bova's strong side. This collection is more of a tribute to the author, but not a gem. There are a few stories that are interesting, and forewords give an interesting insight into them, but! But Bova is no Brin or Card. Card is ten times more dramatic, and Brin is ten times thicker with ideas.

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Good writing is good reading, and, or listening.

Hi, Larry here.
I tell you true, no clunkers here. All the stories are good listening. Some grabbed me and wouldn't turn loose until the last words. Wow!
Grabbed by the vitals I hung clinging to my cliff as words flowed by. Some like that, great stuff, some good stuff, and no duds.

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A little dated, but worth the read.

Some of the stories are just two dated, but the others aren't. I'm a huge fan of Dr. Bova, and will continue to listen to his works.