I really liked this one...God, the pink plonk. ( )

This is my first Alexei Panshin book. It's full of clever prose and silly characters. At one point it came within spitting distance of a plot.
I know this author has fans and I know he wrote at least one award winning book. I will not be reading any more. Just not for me. ( )

One of my favorite books ( )

I enjoy the Anthony Villiers trilogy and this is a worthy component. I was fresh from the books by Leslie Charteris about Simon Templar, the "Saint" and this was a happy reprise of style, and level of danger. I happily push this series on my friends. ( )

I always enjoy alternate universe stories. The alternate universe in this book is charming - unlike ours in the broad generalities, but you recognize the social situations and the quirky personalities. Torve the Trog and his devoted following, the students and yagoots and their revolution, Admiral Beagle's desperate attempts to impose order and morality, all make for a delightful visit. ( )