Steel, and Other Stories Audiobook

" This was an interesting collection of stories. I admit I picked it up after the movie Real Steel to see if the movie was anything like the story. The both involved robot boxing was the only similarity. In the story the boxer is an out-dated, broken down model due for a fight. The mechanic tells the owner that this fight will probably be the last and not even a very good one. The owner dons the armor of the robot and fights the fight himself. This is not a story about triumph, it is a story about human stubbornness and stupidity. Most of the stories are. In futuristic settings with amazing technology and human nature does not change. We remain stubborn, petty, selfish, and arrogant. "

" This is a neat little collection of stories. Some are better than others, but overall it is a good quick read. If you enjoy the Twilight Zone (which he was a writer for), you will probably enjoy this collection. The stories are those quirky, slice of life, sometimes with a twist ending pieces that Twilight Zone did so well. This is some wonderful science fiction. "

" A collection of stories by one of the masters of the form. Like many collections, some stories are better than others - and I can't help but wonder what Matheson has against poets, as he attacks them with real venom in three separate stories - but the good ones are wonderful, ranging from the thoughtful examination of atheism faced with belief in "The Traveler" to the families facing nuclear holocaust in surprising ways in "Descent". "

" excellent stories . . i liked his writing i've read in the past and this was really fun to just get what i think is best about him: simple, high-concept ideas that he can flesh-out just enough to be interesting . . maybe none of them need to be whole books . . but as stories, all the ideas pretty much work out . . there really was something about short story writing around mid-20th century that works and that doesn't seem to really be happening anymore . . "

" Fairly mediocre set of Matheson stories, with a couple of winners. Some of it is terrible. Too bad... the good ones are always really, really good. "

" Matheson has an impressive ( though not unique) ability to lift a reader up after knocking him to the floor... Then kick him back down in one swift move. Recommended if only for the real "Steel." "

" Read my full review at Science Fiction and Other ODDysseys . "

" Reminds me of Edgar Allen Poe "

" An interesting mix of stories. If you like classic science fiction (with some other things thrown into the mix), give this one a try. Scott Brick reads with his usual finesse. "

" A selection of his shorter work, including "Steel" which was the (very loose) inspiration for Blue Steel movie. Had come across some of these before, but nice to see a snapshot of 1952-58 SF stories. Plus two which are more recent. "

" I know people call Matheson a legend, but I've generally found his short fiction to be unsatisfying and forgettable. Unfortunately, this collection is no exception. "

" Interesting collection. No bad stories per se but the Conqueror, Steel, and The Splendid Source were gems. "

" The stories weren't bad but they were definitely of the Twilight Zone variety. If you enjoy things such as that nature than this book would definitely be for you. "

" I liked the stories well enough -- Matheson has some serious skill -- however some of the stories felt like parts of something more. I wanted to know more!! "

" Contrary to what you may have thought looking at this book, Steel isn't any bigger or more immportant than any of the other short stories in this book. Unfortunalty Steel along with the rest of them just felt like teasers to full length books. They weren't bad but they weren't enough. "

" This was a good read, but not as solid as some of his other short stories. There were certainly some great stories in there, just not as many as usual. Interestingly there was a new one from a year or two ago that was great. "

" An entertaining collection of short stories. Some are brilliant and some are are okay. All in all, I enjoyed this book. "

" The majority of these stories were pretty good, which is not the most stellar review, but there you are. Many short story collections are much more hit and miss. I will seek out more by this author in the near future. "

" Richard Matheson makes it look so easy. "

" I know people call Matheson a legend, but I've generally found his short fiction to be unsatisfying and forgettable. Unfortunately, this collection is no exception. "