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The Star Beast
The Star Beast | Robert A. Heinlein
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Lummox has been the pet of the Stuart family for generations. With eight legs, a thick hide and huge (and growing) size, Lummox is nobody's idea of man's best friend. Nevertheless, John Stuart XI, descendant of the starman who originally (…more)
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The Star Beast | Robert A. Heinlein
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Heinlein's sci-fi from the 50s holds up so well two generations later because, first and foremost, he's a damn fine storyteller.
This is one of those books where I loved the secondary characters, notably the brilliant Betty Sorenson and the wise and crafty Mr. Kiku, more than the protagonists.