A Company of Stars (Starship Troupers, Book 1)

By Christopher Stasheff

Book Overview

By the 26th century, humanity had begun its expansion to the stars, and the Interstellar Dominion Electorates reigned over a unified Terra -- but New York was still New York, Broadway was still Broadway, and live theater was bigger and better than ever. The excited theater pioneers of the newly formed Star Company were dedicated to taking their act on the road -- and out to the stars. They were far too busy with tryouts to pay any attention to current events and the constant harangues of the reactionary LORDS party on the public wallscreens. Then the Lords party turned its attack on theater and its "timeless repertory of immorality." Suddenly the Star Company was off on a madcap race to finish its preparations, buy a ship and hire a pilot, and lift off Terra before it was grounded forever... or worse!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345368886
• ISBN13: 9780345368881
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: Del Rey
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Funny

This book is immensely funny, written in the tradition of Robert Heinlein. It is a pitty the series is out of print.

Blast OFF with Excitement

The Starship Troupers series is Stasheff at his best. With a good original story and entertaining characters. My only disappointment is that only 3 books have been done. There is a developing story line which proved to be of intrest in all 3 books. The Troupers are a group of performers and misfits. Setting out to bring culture to the masses through live Theater. Believe me when i say "You'll never look at theater again the same way." The Chaos which follows them is very entertaining and informative about the value of an informed citizenry.

A different formula

Personally, I think that this is Stasheff's best single book, with the possible exception of Warlock In Spite of Himself. The characters are interesting, and different, as is the situation. It's not just the same old story rehashed for the umpteenth time, like too many of the author's works. Of course, this series does become repetitive after the first book, but not so much so as the Warlock books (not to mention the Rogue Wizard series). At least, in this book, it's the first time he's used this formula. And, of course, being Stasheff, it's loads of fun! He's got to be doing something right to keep me reading all his books.

Theatre and SF together at last

The witty reparte (yeah, I know, it's cliche, but how else can I describe it) left me giggling, and the author obviously knows his way around backstage. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

A Great high pace Sci-Fi chase novel

I loved the suspence of the chase throughout this storie, and the use of LIVE theatre in a futuristic sense, this is a must read book !