Sam Gunn, Unlimited

By Ben Bova

Book Overview

Sam Gunn--visionary, scoundrel, lover, liar, and the twenty-first century's biggest capitalist pig--vows to go where no one has gone before and bring back a profit. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553562894
• ISBN13: 9780553562897
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: Spectra Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Very engrossing

I didn't think I would like this one, which is odd - I enjoy sci-fi/fantasy, but nothing about this book screamed "read me!" I only did because it was on my 'recommended list' - which I am determined to get through! Anyway, while it didn't seem that interesting from the outside, once I started I did not want to put it down. He sets a great pace in this book, with the main character (and you, along side her) hunting for information. It's a style that very much draws you into the book and drags you along, and I loved it. You have to be a sci-fi fan to enjoy the plot, but I found the style very engaging.

Cover review

from the back cover of the October 1993 Bantam paperback edition Cover art by Stephen Youll Sam Gunn is the twenty-first cintury's greatest entrepreneur and its most hated public figure. Visionary, scoundrel, lover, liar, he is small in stature but larger than life, and his story is that of space exploration itself. He will make and lose fortunes from Earth to the Asteroid Belt, one step ahead of his creditors, one step behind his grand dreams. Through all his varied careers, Sam's goal will always be the same: to go where no one had ever gone before...and come back with a profit. Here is the rollicking tale of his amazing life, an adventure told by the men and women who loved or hated him but could never forget him as he carved out man's destiny amongst the stars.

HIGH FIVE FOR THIS ONE

Ben Bova never disappoints. He's at the top of his form in this thoroughly entertaining collection of short stories featuring Sam Gunn - a man sans scruples, a wannabe Lothario who is usually on the make. He's vertically challenged, and a defender of justice. These five chapters from Gunn's life are artfully rendered, taking us on hair-raising adventures as this jack-of-all-trades perseveres in his pursuit of money, power and women. He's not averse to suing the Pope or defeated when brought to trial for interplanetary genocide.

One of the best Sci-fi books around--two thumbs up.

I read this a long time ago, but since I am a voracious reader, I have prolonged coming back to this classic so that I can fully enjoy it again. If you can find it(try resale stores)I recommend you buy it(and no, I did not receive any kickbacks for writing this revue).Enjoy the book!

Worth it if you can get it.

One of his better books, nice twisting plot, and a long book! If you like any of his other books you'll love this one. And best of all it can be read, over, and over, and over and over.....you get the idea.