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5.0 out of 5 stars Came on time and exactly as described.
Just the book I wanted and I am reading it now
4.0 out of 5 stars Bolos to the Stars!
I like the Bolo series and am trying to collect every book written
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
one of his best
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best Keith Laumer story
It was more Of a Mad-Max like story tangentially featuring bolos than most other novels of this series. Did not much care for it, but I stuck it out till the end.
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid, well-done post-apocalyptic read!
Master of the first person viewpoint! Have read this book several times, and it is one of Laumer's best. Great descriptive writing and dialogue. Wish he was still around and writing.
4.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't that bad a story
It wasn't that bad a story, and I thought it was a pretty good exposition on life in a post-apocalyptic world. Some of you dirt eaters just need a little more patience. I am and have been the Lesser Troll on many fora and chats. A few people have caught the reference.
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy This Book
Authors often ruin their short stories by expanding them to novel length, but adding little to the actual story. Sometimes an author does so, but adds a new ending or an expanded ending that improves the story. In this case, the author has added padding to the middle of the book, changing neither the beginning or the end. If you wish to read the better, short story, then purchase The Complete Bolo by Keith Laumer.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not his worst
The other (1*) reviews are not wrong, but I liked this book. I have read several of Laumer's books that are worse than this one, notably several of his quantum physics Retief stories. This is not a Bolo story nor is a Retief story. He chose to write a story that I find is out of character for him, so if you only want to read one of his more popular story lines you will be disappointed.The hero does start out not picking up on the obvious, but he just woke from cold sleep and is not at his best. From there he is just a step behind and quixotic all the way through the story. He can be forgiven some of this as he can't have read the script before embarking on each step of his journey. The flaw is that Laumer paints with a broad brush, that's why we love him, robust and uncomplicated memes, but this story requires a finer touch. He tries, but is not quite up to it. The timeline is forced, as is the main character's slow wittedness. One can see in retrospect that he would not have been as quick on the uptake as we well fed and rested readers are. Pretend you are groggy and hungry daily and read the story and accept that events as they transpire as he would understand them, then it makes more sense. It's not as bad as it sounds and you may not have noticed if not forewarned.Spoiler alert. I wil try to bury this in text so you don't accidentally read it, but the ending is tragic. While I like this book, it is not one that I have or will reread often. This is a broad brush ending and Laumer scores his point here. It's just too hard to take.
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Bolo: The Stars Must Wait
AED9484
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
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Description:
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Came on time and exactly as described.
Just the book I wanted and I am reading it now
4.0 out of 5 stars Bolos to the Stars!
I like the Bolo series and am trying to collect every book written
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
one of his best
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best Keith Laumer story
It was more Of a Mad-Max like story tangentially featuring bolos than most other novels of this series. Did not much care for it, but I stuck it out till the end.
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid, well-done post-apocalyptic read!
Master of the first person viewpoint! Have read this book several times, and it is one of Laumer's best. Great descriptive writing and dialogue. Wish he was still around and writing.
4.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't that bad a story
It wasn't that bad a story, and I thought it was a pretty good exposition on life in a post-apocalyptic world. Some of you dirt eaters just need a little more patience. I am and have been the Lesser Troll on many fora and chats. A few people have caught the reference.
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy This Book
Authors often ruin their short stories by expanding them to novel length, but adding little to the actual story. Sometimes an author does so, but adds a new ending or an expanded ending that improves the story. In this case, the author has added padding to the middle of the book, changing neither the beginning or the end. If you wish to read the better, short story, then purchase The Complete Bolo by Keith Laumer.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not his worst
The other (1*) reviews are not wrong, but I liked this book. I have read several of Laumer's books that are worse than this one, notably several of his quantum physics Retief stories. This is not a Bolo story nor is a Retief story. He chose to write a story that I find is out of character for him, so if you only want to read one of his more popular story lines you will be disappointed.The hero does start out not picking up on the obvious, but he just woke from cold sleep and is not at his best. From there he is just a step behind and quixotic all the way through the story. He can be forgiven some of this as he can't have read the script before embarking on each step of his journey. The flaw is that Laumer paints with a broad brush, that's why we love him, robust and uncomplicated memes, but this story requires a finer touch. He tries, but is not quite up to it. The timeline is forced, as is the main character's slow wittedness. One can see in retrospect that he would not have been as quick on the uptake as we well fed and rested readers are. Pretend you are groggy and hungry daily and read the story and accept that events as they transpire as he would understand them, then it makes more sense. It's not as bad as it sounds and you may not have noticed if not forewarned.Spoiler alert. I wil try to bury this in text so you don't accidentally read it, but the ending is tragic. While I like this book, it is not one that I have or will reread often. This is a broad brush ending and Laumer scores his point here. It's just too hard to take.
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