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A review by mautt_d
Deathworld 1 by Harry Harrison
4.0
Harry Harrison is one of the more overlooked contributors to Science Fiction, especially considering his influence on the genre. Reading Deathworld, there were more than a few moments where I thought "So that's where that came from..."
As for the book itself, slightly-psychic gambler Jason takes on a world solely dedicated to killing its human inhabitants - and said inhabitants are more than willing to return the favor. Harrison's prose is very much the quick, functional kind of yesterday's pulp but there's a certain casual breeziness that makes it work, especially in his dialogue.
The ideas at play are also strong, as Harrison explores the way we shape our environments and vice versa. A quick but worthy read.
4 out of 5 stars
As for the book itself, slightly-psychic gambler Jason takes on a world solely dedicated to killing its human inhabitants - and said inhabitants are more than willing to return the favor. Harrison's prose is very much the quick, functional kind of yesterday's pulp but there's a certain casual breeziness that makes it work, especially in his dialogue.
The ideas at play are also strong, as Harrison explores the way we shape our environments and vice versa. A quick but worthy read.
4 out of 5 stars