The Real Story - Outside of a Dog

Mass Market Paperback, 241 pages

English language

Published Sept. 10, 1992 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-553-29509-2
OCLC Number:: 473225361
Goodreads:: 427353

Angus Thermopyle was an ore pirate and a murderer; even the most disreputable asteroid pilots of Delta Sector stayed locked out of his way. Those who didn't ended up in the lockup - or dead. But when Thermopyle arrived at Mallory's Bar & Sleep with a gorgeous woman by his side the regulars had to take notice. Her name was Morn Hyland, and she had been a police officer - until she met up with Thermopyle.

But one person in Mallorys Bar wasn't intimidated. Nick Succorso had his own reputation as a bold pirate and he had a sleek frigate fitted for deep space. Everyone knew that Thermopyle and Succorso were on a collision course. What nobody expected was how quickly it would be over - or how devastating victory would be. It was a common enough example of rivalry and revenge - or so everyone thought. The REAL …

Angus Thermopyle was an ore pirate and a murderer; even the most disreputable asteroid pilots of Delta Sector stayed locked out of his way. Those who didn't ended up in the lockup - or dead. But when Thermopyle arrived at Mallory's Bar & Sleep with a gorgeous woman by his side the regulars had to take notice. Her name was Morn Hyland, and she had been a police officer - until she met up with Thermopyle.

But one person in Mallorys Bar wasn't intimidated. Nick Succorso had his own reputation as a bold pirate and he had a sleek frigate fitted for deep space. Everyone knew that Thermopyle and Succorso were on a collision course. What nobody expected was how quickly it would be over - or how devastating victory would be. It was a common enough example of rivalry and revenge - or so everyone thought. The REAL story was something entirely different.

3 editions

PWarren reviewed The Real Story by Stephen R. Donaldson (The Gap Cycle, #1)

Interesting ideas on aliens, lots of political intrigue. As brutal as I was warned about

3 stars

More of a review of the whole series, I forget which book was which really.

Yes, our protagonist endures crushing brutality, it's a lot. Almost unnecessary, but not quite. A showcase of what's required to slay metaphorical dragons that certain modern celebrity douchebags wish they were.

Ultimately it ends in the logical way for the story, with few surprises along the way really. Still mostly enjoyable.

More of a review of the whole series, I forget which book was which really.

Yes, our protagonist endures crushing brutality, it's a lot. Almost unnecessary, but not quite. A showcase of what's required to slay metaphorical dragons that certain modern celebrity douchebags wish they were.

Ultimately it ends in the logical way for the story, with few surprises along the way really. Still mostly enjoyable.

TheRandomWalk reviewed The Real Story by Stephen R. Donaldson (The Gap Cycle, #1)

None

4 stars

On reading for the second time 10, 15 years later it's as good if not better than the first time.

Subjects

Science Fiction
Fiction