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Summary: The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein
Review: Read any of the stories contained in this book and you'll be convinced that Robert A. Heinlein is the master of the genre. I first had the pleasure (or displeasure) of meeting the Sons of the Bird in the paperback 6 X H and I was immediately Hooked on Heinlein. Once you start any of these stories, you'll find it all but impossible to break away. Suspense, romance, terror and a whole lot of fun finally all together under one cover.
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Summary: Heinlein, a Master of Fantasy
Review: Robert A. Heinlein is considered one of the greatest, most influential writers of all time in the genre of Science Fiction. He was a master of weaving fantastical tales of wonder and depth that often left the reader reflecting upon its social relevance to society as a whole. He had the ability to blend elements of both Science Fiction and Fantasy to create imaginative new worlds that were drastically different, yet strikingly similar to our own world. Though Heinlein was chiefly known as a writer of SF, he was also quite an accomplished fantasist."The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein" is a collection of eight of his best fantasy stories and novellas. In this book, the author of such books as "Stranger In A Strange Land," "Starship Troopers," and my favorite, "Have Space Suit, Will Travel," fully displays his unique ability to write about the mundane, ordinary people like ourselves and bring them to life in vivid, tales of fantasy and the supernatural. The stories of this collection cover a broad range of themes, from the tongue in cheek portrayal of an average businessman dealing with demon troubles in "Magic, Inc." to the eerie tale of a man believing that the whole world is plotting against him in "They--" to the provocative and touching story of an old man rediscovering love in "The Man Who Traveled In Elephants." Heinlein's style is distinctive, straightforward, and strong. He easily achieves what so many of would-be writer's like myself yearn to, which is to paint pictures with our words. Once you've read this book, you'll understand why "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction" says that Heinlein "...rewrote US SF in his own image..." If you're specifically a Heinlein fan, a lover of Science Fiction and Fantasy in general, a writer aspiring to write in this field or merely a reading enthusiast (personally, I qualify for all of the above), this book is a wonderful addition to your library.
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Summary: Excellent stories, *but*...
Review: These are some of my favorite stories by RAH. "All You Zombies...", "They", and "Hoag" are particular favorites. Caveat emptor, however: this is merely a repackaging of two paperback collections: Waldo and Magic, Inc. and The Unpleasant Profession of Johnathan Hoag (also sometimes published as 6xH). If you can find those two volumes, you'll save yourself a few bucks. Use what you save to pick up Friday, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Puppet Masters, Stranger in a Strange Land, or one of Heinlein's many other masterpieces....
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