Pohlstars

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Pohlstars is a collection by Frederik Pohl published in 1984.

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Plot summary

Pohlstars is a collection of 11 science fiction stories. [1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed Pohlstars for White Dwarf #75, and stated that "The mini-novel is strong on SF speculation [...] dodgy on 2020s corporate politics [...] good for storytelling, unconvincing in its final psychological twist. A mixed bag." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Langford, Dave (March 1986). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf . No. 75. Games Workshop. p. 6.