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A review by kbeddes
The Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted by Harry Harrison
4.0
Genre: sci-fi, clever capers
Summary: Jim diGriz is out for revenge, going after the man that killed his mentor, the Bishop. Only, this man is a big-wig in a secret military machine. Adventures and scrapes abound.
Response: There was quite a bit of commentary about militarism and life in the military in general. I have a sneaking suspicion that the author has less than favorable views towards the military. It makes for an interesting read, especially when viewed within our context here and now. Jim also comes across a paradisaical world with an interesting political philosophy. It would have been enough to leave Jim there, happy and contented but then that would be the end of his story and seeing as there are, like, ten more books in the series, it obviously isn't the end. I enjoyed the plot-line, however unbelievable it got at points. diGriz is a fascinating character. Like I said before, he isn't perfect but he is introspective and a character which I admire.
Summary: Jim diGriz is out for revenge, going after the man that killed his mentor, the Bishop. Only, this man is a big-wig in a secret military machine. Adventures and scrapes abound.
Response: There was quite a bit of commentary about militarism and life in the military in general. I have a sneaking suspicion that the author has less than favorable views towards the military. It makes for an interesting read, especially when viewed within our context here and now. Jim also comes across a paradisaical world with an interesting political philosophy. It would have been enough to leave Jim there, happy and contented but then that would be the end of his story and seeing as there are, like, ten more books in the series, it obviously isn't the end. I enjoyed the plot-line, however unbelievable it got at points. diGriz is a fascinating character. Like I said before, he isn't perfect but he is introspective and a character which I admire.