Star Courier

John Grimes: Far Traveller Couriers #2

by A. Bertram Chandler

Paperback

Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Fiction

142 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 1977

About the author

Arthur Bertram Chandler (28 March 1912–6 June 1984) was an Australian science fiction author. He also wrote under the pseudonyms George Whitley, George Whitely, Paul T. Sherman, Andrew Dunstan, and S.H.M.

He was born in Aldershot, England. He was a merchant marine officer, sailing the world in everything from tramp steamers to troopships. He emigrated to Australia in 1956 and became an Australian citizen. He commanded various ships in the Australian and New Zealand merchant navies, and was the last master of the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne as the law required that it have an officer on board while it was laid up waiting to be towed to China to be broken up.

Reviews

[Bria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bad in all the ways you expect it to be bad: main character the standard gruff rogue who can't be held down, bland yet casual misogyny, uninventive aliens and societies, overall almost boring.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another not great Grimes book. The plot was exciting enough but Grimes is just whiny and annoying. He always gets the girl and gets out of trouble but I can't see why. He's moody, immature and whiny. This is one of those books where I just can't stand the main character and it ruins the whole book. I understand wanting your main character to be relatable and realistic, but not to the point where he brings down the whole book. I like Tamara, but once again she gets broken down into slutty spacewoman who turns grouchy and awful once Grimes is done with her. 2.5 out of 5 stars.

[Cuno Nudellach · Rating 1 out of 5]

Abgebrochen. Langweilige Sex Helden Raumschiff Geschichte. Wenig Scinece, langweilige Fiction.

[Laemeur · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good bit of light, macho fun, and a very quick read. I must say, the lead characters bounce-back laughably well from a prolonged term of degradation and sexual humiliation, but hey -- these far-flung space folks are a hardy bunch by their nature, musn't they be?

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read, new ship (pinnace) of gold, new job (mailman) new woman (Tamara) old enemy (Shaara). Sidetracked from job temporarily, saved a planet (leaving it in a mess) and delivered the mail (better late than never) and paid.

[Bevan Audstone · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's okay,
it's like 1970 sci fi candy, not memorable but briefly satisfying.

[Art · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a quick re-read. Whiles away time in hospital, dentist's, etc

[SciFiOne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grade B+. Book Gp1.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pure swash and buckle sci-fi.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The postmistress not once admits it is her fault that they get captured, which is typical for a woman in a story with Grimes. Really enjoying getting to read Chandler's work in order, makes more sense that way.