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Title: Apacolyptic Child's Play
Review: A friend of mine recommended this book to me, saying it was a classic. While the begining was mildly interesting, the overall story just didn't jell for me. There were so many inconsistencies...eg. A gigantic alien war plane that could withstand a nuclear assault, but was blown up by the hero with a simple wrench? I might have suspended belief had the characters been even the slightest bit interesting, but Hubbard's hero, Jonnie, has all the depth of a pizza pan. The story dragged on after about page 200, and the narrative was reminiscent of a Hardy Boys novel. So, while I might recommend this book to a young reader, I would advise others to steer clear. There are simply too many other good books to read.
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