| Author: | Mike Resnick | ISBN: | 9781614753216 |
| Publisher: | WordFire Press | Publication: | August 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WordFire Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mike Resnick |
| ISBN: | 9781614753216 |
| Publisher: | WordFire Press |
| Publication: | August 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WordFire Press |
| Language: | English |
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.”
From, KIRKUS REVIEWS: “Amusing and witty, with an agreeably ironic edge.”
From SF SITE: “Mike Resnick’s novels are notable for the tall tales they relate and the characters who are bigger than life. The Outpost is a Canterbury Tales-style bar where these heroes can meet and swap stories when they need a break from their lives of heroic endeavors. Unfortunately for these heroes, the Outpost is about to find itself enmeshed in a war between the Commonwealth and an alien race.”
From STRANGE HORIZONS: “Mike Resnick has never failed to deliver a good, satisfying read and can always be counted on to serve up some good food for thought. The writing is alive and contemporary, although there are several inside SF references to delight experienced readers. The book can be read in a couple of sittings or savored slowly, tale by tale. However you choose to read The Outpost, be assured that by the end, you'll bask in the glow of a good story well told.”
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.”
From, KIRKUS REVIEWS: “Amusing and witty, with an agreeably ironic edge.”
From SF SITE: “Mike Resnick’s novels are notable for the tall tales they relate and the characters who are bigger than life. The Outpost is a Canterbury Tales-style bar where these heroes can meet and swap stories when they need a break from their lives of heroic endeavors. Unfortunately for these heroes, the Outpost is about to find itself enmeshed in a war between the Commonwealth and an alien race.”
From STRANGE HORIZONS: “Mike Resnick has never failed to deliver a good, satisfying read and can always be counted on to serve up some good food for thought. The writing is alive and contemporary, although there are several inside SF references to delight experienced readers. The book can be read in a couple of sittings or savored slowly, tale by tale. However you choose to read The Outpost, be assured that by the end, you'll bask in the glow of a good story well told.”
