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Title: Why?
Review: I don't think there is much disagreement that this book is a Turkey. (Other than a sprinkling of gushing praise, probably from the publisher). The more interesting question is "Why?". Other reviewers have advanced various theories. My guess would be either that it was done on a bet or as a joke for us, the great unwashed herd of SF-consumers. In any case, the characters, plot (such as it is), sub-plots, themes, build-up, ending and "science" are a collection of random accidents that go absolutely nowhere. Maybe that's the point? There is a coded message in it somewhere? Or maybe it's the beginning of an entirely new genre and someday will be hailed as an all-time classic: "Plan Haldeman From Outer Space!"
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