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Summary: Another sci-fi classic from RAH
Review: Heinlein once again proves his complete mastery of the science-fiction genre in Puppet Masters. Alien invasion, intrigue, suspense, even nepotism combine into a compelling story; so compelling, in fact, that Hollywood has tried several times to put it on film. I have not seen any of the movies based on this book, nor will I, as they could never live up to Heinlein's prose.While it is true that this book does not have as much philosophy and political science in the storyline as does The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, the story packs a moral punch nonetheless. Puppet Masters is an excellent read in its own right, and would serve well as an introduction to Heinlein for those few unfortunate enough never to have read his work.
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Summary: Reading this book was a bad Idea
Review: I couldn't put it down! This was one of the best books I've ever read and better than most Heinlein. I haven't seen any of the movies based on it, but I doubt that they compare. This book has twists and turns through-out that, while you never expect them, fit in perfectly, I wish I'd read it sooner.
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Summary: A GOOD SCI-FI READ
Review: I thought book was a good blend of classic sci-fi with action and even humorous characters. Many good plot twists and turns written in Heinlein's unique style. Even today, I get shivers thinking about them. Weak ending in my view, however, makes this a 4 star to me rather than a 5 star. Anyone who likes Sci-Fi must read this.
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Summary: Heinlein-One of the BEST Sci-Fi Writers ever!
Review: I was about 13 years old when I read this book in its' first issued paperback form in the late 1950's. The original book cost 35 cents and the cover showed a man making a call from a phone booth while on the background behind him was a flying saucer that had landed. To this day I consider it one of the best science fiction books written. So many concepts were introduced in it, including organ donor banks (which are now reality). The plot built up nicely and held your interest and attention. The characters in it were quite believable and the action exciting. For some reason the "Pass Christian Saucer" line always stuck in my head. Probably since I didn't know where it was until I looked it up. To sum it up briefly, it's a GOOD read!
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Summary: The movie IS a fair approximation of the book's spirit.
Review: I've read this book many times and although the silly sexism has tempered my love for it slightly, I still consider it one of the master's best. Surprisingly, the Donals Sutherland movie version comes quite close to picking up both the spirit and the story of the original. I saw it with low expectations and was quite pleased with the overall result. Certainly worth a video rental after having first read the book. Boy, I miss the old Bobster more every day.
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Summary: An adicting thriller that is a step away from other RH work
Review: If you have read other R. Heinlein books, and haven't read this, what are you thinking? All of his books are great. They are only comparable to other RH work. In a style like only Friday , it will wrap you in Sam's world untill you finish If you haven't read any other of Rh's work try this as a first book, it will hook you. A MUST READ!!
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Summary: This book was much, much better then the current movie
Review: If you haven't read the book and just saw the movie, you are missing a good read. This was
probably one of Bob's best novels, where he just
wrote some clean fun science fiction and didn't get bogged down in his rather childish morality
allegories. Compared to the book, the movie was
a comedy.
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Summary: Narrator Killed the Audio Book
Review: Let me make one thing perfectly clear. This is a review of the AUDIO version narrated by Lloyd James. As far as the book is concerned - it's rather hokey. It's early Heinlein and it's along the lines of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. You can even say that Heinlein was still trying to "find his voice" as he sounds like a Dashell Hammet imitator throughout. I very much hope to READ the book one of these days. I listen to audio books when I work boring jobs and need to listen to something besides music. In that vein - this is one of the worst audio books I've encountered solely based on the narrator. The main character in this book is a gumshoe. He's the kind of guy you found in noir detective fiction of Mickey Spillane or Raymond Chandler - sexist, urbane and thinks nothing of calling women skirts or babes while punching out assorted thugs. So if you want any enjoyment out of this book whatsoever you would think that a Humphrey Bogart imitator would suffice. Or any actor that played Sam Spade or Mike Hammer (even Eliot Gould). Instead you got a guy that sounds like he is in a huff over not getting called back for a role in cats and is taking it out on you because you had the misfortune of choosing to listen to this book. If you go to the restaurant where he's waiting tables and order white wine with steak he'd give you less attitude. He reads everything as if he's embarrassed for the author, the reader and himself for needing to take this job. Even worse, his throat is full of phlegm. Maybe they make them read the entire book at once - but couldn't someone have let him clear his throat? One doesn't require great actors to read these books. In fact none of the authors that read their own works are acting. But a competetant professional would be nice - and someone that sounds remotely like the voice a reader might have in his head reading the book. If this guy had narrated Brett Easton Ellis book full of yuppies doing bad things it would have worked. While this isn't Anne HEche reading The Green Mile in awfulness levels, it is pretty wretched. THis is a pity because it sounds like it's a good book. But the narration kills all enjoyment. Until they replace Lloyd James as narrator, stick to reading Heinlein. There are plenty of better audio books for your jogging, driving or data entry time.
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Summary: a good yarn
Review: Not the best of Heinlein's work, but better than some books. If yo want the best of Heinlein read Starship Troopers, but if you want some action and eil mind-controlling aliens read this book.
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Summary: Scared the pants off me
Review: Puppet Masters sent chills up my spine, even though by horror standards, it's nothing terribly new. A race of parasitic, sentient beings takes over the earth and a hero and heroine bravely stop them. The parasites cling to the back of the victims, then anywhere on the body they can hide. One amusing twist is that public nudity becomes chic for a while, to prove you're not hag-ridden by the aliens. I'm not a normally fan of horror type sci-fi, but this book had me chilled and nervous. Great depiction of a sneaky enemy and a generally fun read. Not Heinlein at his best, maybe, but a a fun and enjoyable book.
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