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Steve Brown reviewed ''Takeoff!'' for ''[[Thrust (science fiction magazine)|Thrust]]'', calling Garrett "one of the more under-rated writers in the field" of science fiction, noting that the collection features "Most of the odd little bits of his humorous writing".<ref name="thrust15">{{cite journal|last=Brown|first=Steve |date=Summer 1980|title=Reviews books, etc.|journal=[[Thrust (science fiction magazine)|Thrust]]|publisher=|issue=15|pages=44-45}}</ref> |
Steve Brown reviewed ''Takeoff!'' for ''[[Thrust (science fiction magazine)|Thrust]]'', calling Garrett "one of the more under-rated writers in the field" of science fiction, noting that the collection features "Most of the odd little bits of his humorous writing".<ref name="thrust15">{{cite journal|last=Brown|first=Steve |date=Summer 1980|title=Reviews books, etc.|journal=[[Thrust (science fiction magazine)|Thrust]]|publisher=|issue=15|pages=44-45}}</ref> |
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[[Tom Easton]] reviewed ''Takeoff!'' for ''[[Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact]]'', and commented that "a collection of parodies, pastiches, reviews in verse, and groaners guaranteed to rouse at least a grin. Don't miss it."<ref name="analogOct80">{{cite journal|last=Easton|first=Tom|authorlink=Tom Easton|date=October 1980|title=The Reference Library|journal=[[Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact]]|publisher=|issue=|pages=168}}</ref> |
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Baird Searles reviewed ''Takeoff!'' for ''[[Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine]]'', and commented that "I'm happy to say that while there are moments when Garrett descends to that level between freshman and junior, a lot of it is amusing even if I didn't do a lot of thigh slapping and gut busting."<ref name="asimovNov80">{{cite journal|last=Searles|first=Baird|date=November 1980|title=On Books|journal=[[Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine]]|publisher=|issue=|pages=17}}</ref> |
Baird Searles reviewed ''Takeoff!'' for ''[[Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine]]'', and commented that "I'm happy to say that while there are moments when Garrett descends to that level between freshman and junior, a lot of it is amusing even if I didn't do a lot of thigh slapping and gut busting."<ref name="asimovNov80">{{cite journal|last=Searles|first=Baird|date=November 1980|title=On Books|journal=[[Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine]]|publisher=|issue=|pages=17}}</ref> |
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*Review by Spider Robinson (1980) in [[Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact]], August 1980 |
*Review by Spider Robinson (1980) in [[Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact]], August 1980 |
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*Review by Tom Easton (1980) in [[Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact]], October 1980 |
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*Review by Donald M. Hassler (1986) in [[Fantasy Review]], October 1986 |
*Review by Donald M. Hassler (1986) in [[Fantasy Review]], October 1986 |
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Revision as of 18:11, 11 September 2020
Takeoff! is a novel by Randall Garrett published in 1980.
Plot summary
Takeoff! is a collection of short stories, including parodies and pastiches of other science-fiction authors.[1]
Reception
Steve Brown reviewed Takeoff! for Thrust, calling Garrett "one of the more under-rated writers in the field" of science fiction, noting that the collection features "Most of the odd little bits of his humorous writing".[2]
Tom Easton reviewed Takeoff! for Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, and commented that "a collection of parodies, pastiches, reviews in verse, and groaners guaranteed to rouse at least a grin. Don't miss it."[3]
Baird Searles reviewed Takeoff! for Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, and commented that "I'm happy to say that while there are moments when Garrett descends to that level between freshman and junior, a lot of it is amusing even if I didn't do a lot of thigh slapping and gut busting."[4]
Tom Staicar reviewed Takeoff! for Amazing Stories, and commented that "Takeoff! is a delightful collection which people who know Randall Garrett have awaited for years."[5]
Lynn Bryant reviewed Takeoff! in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer No. 83.[1] Bryant commented that "They provide an entertaining chance to enjoy some more works of a writer whose works are beginning to gain well deserved recognition as classics."[1]
Reviews
- Review by Spider Robinson (1980) in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1980
- Review by Donald M. Hassler (1986) in Fantasy Review, October 1986
References
- ^ a b c Bryant, Lynn (October–November 1988). "Book Reviews". Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer (83). World Wide Wargames: 44–45.
- ^ Brown, Steve (Summer 1980). "Reviews books, etc". Thrust (15): 44–45.
- ^ Easton, Tom (October 1980). "The Reference Library". Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: 168.
- ^ Searles, Baird (November 1980). "On Books". Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 17.
- ^ Staicar, Tom (May 1981). "The Interstellar Connection". Amazing Stories: 7.