A review by whippycleric
The Age of the Pussyfoot by Frederik Pohl

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I've read of few of Pohls works now and normally live them however this one fell a bit flat. It's a very short book, halfway between s novella and a full novel and I think it's part of the problem. Pohl never really fully build the world or the characters. It has some funny parts and is a bit of a laugh to read but there's not much real substance. None of the characters are particularly likeable and I grew more frustrated with the main character as the book progressed. The plot itself is not too bad, it's just to compressed and without the characters and the world its impossible to get to get invested in. It's not put me off Pohl though as I know he has some great books, and this wasn't terrible, just meh