The Two-Space War

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Summary: Must Read!
Review: This is an excellent book. It's about time that Grossman's subject matter was incorporated into fiction. With time, this book should become a classic, and many other writers should be looking to this work (and Grossman) for inspiration. I applaud Frankowski for a well-written and scientifically based piece of fiction.

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Summary: Fictional, but useful!!
Review: This was a good book. However, it was a little difficult to get started as you need to be able to think in a differnet way. As the title suggests, the book takes place in "Two-Space", which is a little different than our three dimensional world. It takes a little bit of time and thought at the beginning of the book to be able to understand what the authors envision.

Once you reach this understanding, it becomes enjoyable and action packed. Grossman winds much of his professional knowledge into this work. This book also does a good job of showing how leaders develop through their lives, with several good examples found in the story. Anyone interested or working in human relations, or professional development should find useful examples and lessons in this fictional story. This book offers enjoyable lessons in life, in a fictional setting!

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Summary: Yes Virginia, there is a Charles Cockett
Review: Yes, Virginia, there is a "Charles Cockett" and I do live where no insect would dare go: Wyoming. Pages 186, and 187 notwithstanding, this is a terrific read. I would call it "retro-sf", that is, the stuff that used to be printed in the fifties and sixties. Throughout Two-Space one finds little winks and nudges to the golden age of SF, and it makes for a fun story to read.
Further, the story gives us a mostly likable cast of characters, and does a good job of setting the groundwork for more adventures. (Imagine this as Grossman and Frankowski's "Caves of Steel" with further novels expanding on their empire.) Fans of the "Master and Commander" maritime adventures will also be pleased, although I thought the mentioning of "Captain Jack" was a little over used. Still, the timing of this novel couldn't have been better, those looking for something in a similar vein would do well to check Two Space out.
For a first novel Grossman (aided by Frankowski) have given us a new look at a couple of old genres and spun them into something excitedly new and different. I highly recommend this book.
(By the way, I have one daughter, who is my light and my life, and I truly expect her to do great things.)