Bodyguard

By William C. Dietz

Book Overview

He lives in a world where technology grows too quickly for the mind to comprehend; where things of the past are swiftly deleted to make way for the future. But some things never change . . . like violence, corruption, and murder. And that is how he makes his living: as a fighter, a killer, a bodyguard.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 044100105X
• ISBN13: 9780441001057
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

A Non-Stop Action Thriller With Heart!

I've been a fan of William C. Dietz's work for awhile now. And I've always thought of Bodyguard as his best. When you consider he's the creator of the incredible Legion Of The Damned series, this is no faint praise. What sets Bodyguard apart from most science-fiction is the book's heart. I can't remember the last time I read an action-driven story (sci-fi or other) with characters as well-drawn as these. I defy anyone who picks up the book not to feel pity for the hero, Max - a one-time efficient military man reduced to scrounging for living due to a head wound. And the novel is sprinkled throughout with little character moments which set the book apart. Most science-fiction, being plot driven, doesn't bother with defining the characters. They are just there to move the story. Not so with Dietz and certainly not with Bodyguard. It is one of the best novels I've read in years and I can't recommend it highly enough. The same goes for the rest of Dietz's work especially Where The Ships Are and, of course, the Legion Of The Damned series. Bodyguard is a great read!

Bodyguard was great!

Well, when I first started reading it, it sounded pretty cool. But the action just started out of nowhere! Bang the girl was gone. And then all the travelling and action. The characters are very interesting, especially Max Maxon, who wants his memory back. Read this book! you won't regret it.

Entertaining

The first person POV is annoying but the characters are wonderful. Max is a hired as a bodyguard for a spoiled girl on a trip from earth to her home colony. Funny and at time touching. a great story

An engrossing, can't-put-it-down read

I loved this book! I didn't expect to like it because I am much more into light sci-fi and fantasy. I don't like cyberpunk novels or military sci-fi. But I started to read this novel one boring day while I was working in a bookstore -- and had to buy the book that day to take home and read! It was that good. Now I am looking for anything else William Dietz has written. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story with strong, believable characters.

Dietz's best ever!

This book combines Dietz's normal penchant for technology and action with a depth of character development that is rare in sci-fi books. I've never felt empathy anywhere near as strong while reading a sci-fi book as I did while I was reading bodyguard. If you're only gonna read one of Dietz's book this is the one to read.