- Paperback
- Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group (Sep 1978)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 042504128X
- ISBN-13: 978-0425041284
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,973,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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DEATHWORLD centers on Jason dinAlt, a professional gambler who uses his somewhat erratic psionic abilities to tip the odds in his favor. He is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (who turns out to be the ambassador from the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino. He succeeds and survives the planetary government's desperate efforts to steal back the money. In a fit of ennui, he decides to accompany Kerk to his home, despite being warned that it is the deadliest world ever colonized by humans...DEATHWORLD!
DEATHWORLD is one of the classics of the Golden Age of science fiction, born in the pages of Astounding Science Fiction under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Having read harry Harrison many years ago and not for some time I downloaded Deathworld onto my new kindle mainly due to the price however upon rereading the book I remembered why I had loved these stories so much the first time round. It is a pacey novel which has survived the years well. Harry Harrison was one of the first sci fi authors I read and helped to develop my love of the genre. Good old school action packed sci fi. I now intend to revisit some of this authors other books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I dipped a toe into Sci Fi years ago as a teenager but must have missed Harry Harrison. However within a few pages I was transported back to that era. It has dated a wee bit but not much. Harrison creates an interesting and convincing world and the Science doesn't overwhelm the Fiction.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I have never read anything by Harry Harrison before but was immediately impressed. The price was great as well and I grabbed a copy for my kindle. I can recommend this book.
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Classic Sci-fi
This was just what the doctor ordered as an interlude between wading through the literary classics on my kindle. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Glaucon
Dated but interesting
AS said the prose feels a bit dated but it's a pretty interesting face paced book and well worth the low purchase price on Kindle.
Published 9 months ago by Quince
Classic Harrison
I bought this for half nothing as a kindle download. I read the paperback maybe thirty years ago and it felt nice to be able to reread a classic. Read more
Published 11 months ago by FriendlyFire
Worth the effort
A tale of one mans battle against both his environment and those around him.
Not the longest book you'll ever read but, in usual Harrison style, a well told, page turner... Read more
Not the longest book you'll ever read but, in usual Harrison style, a well told, page turner... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Falcorob
Fantasy at its best
A great story which keeps you interested to the end. It feels a little dated in the style of writing and characterisation. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Thirty five
Totally engrossing!
Grabbed from the start, entertained and captivated to the end - classic sci-fi at its best. Well written at a cracking pace.
Published 12 months ago by joe sparky
just great
Same sentiments at previously voiced older sci fi is just great when will the rest of the series be available
Published 13 months ago by sparry63
50 years+ from publication and it is still relevant and a great read
I first read this book years ago (before microprocessors, mobile phones etc) when colour TVs had just come out. Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. Thompson
Pure Harrison classic
For fans of sci fi who aren't familiar with Harry Harrison this book is a must. For fans who are familiar with Harry Harrison, this book is also a must. Read more
Published 14 months ago by MissingWords
Awesome book
Fantastic book. I have read it years ago and after watching James Cameroon's Avatar decided to read it again to see how much did he "borrow" from it. In my humble opinion - a lot. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alex
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