Star Song and Other Stories

Rating:
Summary: Light Comedy With Music
Review: Star Song and Other Stories is, insofar as I am aware, the fourth collection of Zahn's short works. It contains 6 stories, of which I had already read 3 in Analog.

Point Man is a humorous, but exciting story in the David and Goliath tradition. Hitmen-See Murderers is also humorous, yet with a bit of wisdom. The Broccoli Factor, another humorous story, is technological slapstick, but even stranger ideas have come true. The Art of War is serious yet light, with an upbeat ending. The Play's the Thing is pure farce. Star Song is another serious yet light story.

If you haven't read any Zahn works other than the Star Wars novels, you should know that he has written at least 19 other books during his career. This collection shows his capabilities in short, light fiction. It strongly resembles Vernor Vinge's True Names in the innovative themes and easy to read style.

Overall, these are all fun, and some funny, stories. Perfect for a damp, dreary, dark evening. Recommended for anyone who likes light humor, clear writing, and original approaches.

Rating:
Summary: Light Comedy With Music
Review: Star Song and Other Stories is, insofar as I am aware, the fourth collection of Zahn's short works. It contains 6 stories, of which I had already read 3 in Analog.

Point Man is a humorous, but exciting story in the David and Goliath tradition. Hitmen-See Murderers is also humorous, yet with a bit of wisdom. The Broccoli Factor, another humorous story, is technological slapstick, but even stranger ideas have come true. The Art of War is serious yet light, with an upbeat ending. The Play's the Thing is pure farce. Star Song is another serious yet light story.

If you haven't read any Zahn works other than the Star Wars novels, you should know that he has written at least 19 other books during his career. This collection shows his capabilities in short, light fiction. It strongly resembles Vernor Vinge's True Names in the innovative themes and easy to read style.

Overall, these are all fun, and some funny, stories. Perfect for a damp, dreary, dark evening. Recommended for anyone who likes light humor, clear writing, and original approaches.