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End as a Hero Kindle Edition

by Keith Laumer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Granthan's mission was the most vital of the war. It would mean instant victory—but for whom?
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  1. Print length
    44 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Jovian Press
  5. Publication date
    October 26, 2016
  6. File size
    146 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BX852RS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jovian Press (October 26, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 146 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Prest
5.0 out of 5 stars Keith Laumer's last book
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
From what I understand, this was one of Keith Laumer's last books. I suspect Laumer knew the end was coming, because this book moves FAST. It's a wild ride that begins and ends very quickly. Good for an evening of enjoyment. I personally liked this one a lot, read it when I was pretty young and enjoyed it. Think of it as a short story, not as a full novel. Don't try to speed read this, or you will miss a lot.
(I am referring to the paperback version, I never tried the kindle edition, so can not comment if portions of the book are missing from that)
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's only a portion of the book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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It's a good story, but it's only about half of the book. It leaves out most of the first part that provides all of the background, and the "battle" in space that leads to where this portion starts. No wonder the other review is so negative.
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D. Justice
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the entire book
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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This “book” is incomplete and missing much of the story. Where is the full book?I have the paperback but wanted in Kindle.
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1.0 out of 5 stars It's pretty awful
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2001
This book is a true turkey. It's about bug-eyed monsters called the Gool who attack human spacecraft psionically -- making the crew go bananas -- and the brash, invincible hero who saves humanity from these nasty ole chupacabras. It's almost a parody of itself -- truly painful to read. It makes the cheesiest episodes of Star Trek TOS look like Shakespeare by way of comparison. Laumer, the author of the Retief and Bolo series, can do a lot better than this one. I suspect he was under a deadline. At least it's short.
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Eric de Jong
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, sweet and hard hitting.
Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 19, 2016
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Keith Laumer is an expert in setting the scene, and then messing with your head.
I read this first when I was 14, and it's still as fun to read today.
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