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A review by folly_problem
The Ship Who Sang by Anne McCaffrey
4.0
A fun, reflective romp through worlds simultaneously foreign yet understandable. The commentary on disability used to justify the ships does not read well in modern times, but it makes only a small stain on the beginning of what is a classic old-fashioned sci-fi romp through an intriguing fictional universe. But it would feel disingenuous not to mention it.
I breezed through it in a day and barely noticed, recommended for those who enjoy old-fashioned sci-fi, but with perhaps more character depth than found in the characters of Clarke or Asimov. Some of the ideas present make one wonder if this wasn't an influence on Ann Mackie's excellent Ancillary Trilogy. Regardless, I feel it is worth the time of most sci-fi fans.
I breezed through it in a day and barely noticed, recommended for those who enjoy old-fashioned sci-fi, but with perhaps more character depth than found in the characters of Clarke or Asimov. Some of the ideas present make one wonder if this wasn't an influence on Ann Mackie's excellent Ancillary Trilogy. Regardless, I feel it is worth the time of most sci-fi fans.