The Outpost
By WordFire Press and Mike Resnick
3.5/5
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The greatest heroes in the galaxy gather in a very special tavern at the outskirts of civilization to swap tall tales about their heroic deeds until they are confronted by a war and actually have to perform acts of heroism.
From PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY: "What begins as a fun round of tale-swapping turns more serious and thoughtful as the book progresses through its three parts: "legend," "truth" and "history." Throughout the opening a war has been approaching the Outpost, and by the second segment the "heroes" are forced to fight. Resnick then changes the tone. The complexity the characters gain when their actions are described by an impartial narrator in the "truth" section elevates the book from simple entertainment. Some act with honor, some back down from everything they stand for, some show their dedication to humanity while others flee. When they reconvene and record their exploits for posterity, they reveal even more of their true natures in the ways they want history to remember themselves and others."
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A collection of rogues and heroes meet at an out of the way bar - really out of the way - on a planet at the fringes of human occupied space. It seems to be the only thing there. They share tall tales of their exploits and learn of an approaching war and that the alien invaders have just destroyed the Human Space Navy fleet sent to stop them. So after finishing a last round of drinks they go to do what heroes do. When they return, well, most of them anyway, they relate their tales for posterity.
This isn’t serious science fiction, nor is it intended to be. It is however an enjoyable romp, which is a bit Gulliver’s Travels and a bit Spider Robinson with maybe a hint of Douglas Adams. It is a fun read.