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Is there anybody else who loves this book, too? Frederik Pohl created a really catching atmosphere there, I think. One of the books I reread every year almost. Strong, ironic. And the underlying idea with the starships that go wherever they want and nobody can control them is brilliant IMHO. I once even envisioned an online game where people could sign up for explorings in Heeechee ships and hunt for resources, information and for the missing Heechee.
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LOVED it.
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Loved the ending the way the robot 'justified' the deaths of the crew for the main character.
Well worth a read, people.
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Love that book! :D :D :D :D :D 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Excellent novel. However, I thought the two or three sequels were inferior.
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I've read it and I think it's really good.
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I think it's pretty good too. As you said, ironic, fast paced, lot of ideas. You know, hiding inside a black hole and that sort of stuff. It comes back to me now...really good stuff...

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Yeah, I just finished the first book and I'm kinda sad it's over with. What a fun book! I am now onto the next one, Beyond the Blue Event Horizon. Hopefully it's as good. The mysterious Heechee really hook you.
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