The Sky People Audiobook

" A interesting concept. The lack of plotting and intrigue are refreshing. Yet I won't be reading the second book. "

" I read it in the wrong order, Great Tribute to ERB's Version of Venus and throws in a nod to David Brin's view of Evolution and a certain Celestial People helping Humanity. "

" Damn Good Book. Stirling is highly imaginative and does his homework. "

" Decent book, classic S.M. Stirling, if you've read any of his work before, you'll recognize most of the characters. It has a very '50s-ish pulp kind of feel but it's done on purpose and with the author's tongue firmly implanted in his cheap so I don't really mind. It's certainly no Dune, but if you're looking for a nice little adventure novel, this is perfect! "

" Now there is some old school sci fi. Life on Venus. Dinosaurs. Beastmen. Humans. Women in fur bras. "

" Good solid adventure story in a well made alternate Earth setting. Stirling is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors "

" I've only read his Nantucket series prior to this book. It was good and I can see some of his patterns in it. I enjoy how he creates his characters and plots. He also added some amusing references to pop culture icons - okay, at least one that I caught. I'm *sure* there were others. "

" Clever & enjoyable concept, a clean and quick read. Wonderful capture of the atmosphere. Recommend. "

" Had to put it down once I read that towns on Venus exactly replicated Middle Ages feudal colonies. What??? More creativity please. "

" There is too much contrived tension in this book. "

" Supposed to be in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' SF, but I couldn't get past 50 pages. "

" interesting idea. i wonder how the second book is? "

" Stirling had a lot of backstory to build into this to set up for the followup books, but it managed to be an interesting story in its own right. Venusian adventures ahoy! Cave men, dinosaurs, etc. "

" Poorly written and not engaging at all. I bought this book at the airport and wish I hadn't. Definitely the worst plane read I've had. "

" This read felt like retro sci-fi, partly because this fantasy takes place on a planet that can not support life. Yet this was a fun diversion that left me wondering what master race is really behind the mystery. "

" A pretty good space opera story "

" An excellent Panetary Romance, with just enough hard science to ALMOST make it believable. "

" Had to put it down once I read that towns on Venus exactly replicated Middle Ages feudal colonies. What??? More creativity please. "

" I loved this "almost-pastiche" of Edgar Rice Burroughs and, as usual, Stirling writes a gripping yarn! "

" A clear return to classic fiction, breech -clout and all. A truly enjoyable read from start to finish Stirling's flair for alternate history shines! A definite for my re-read list! "

" I really enjoyed this book. It is new take on "what would it be like if" there was life on Mars . . . & they look just like us!? "

" A interesting concept. The lack of plotting and intrigue are refreshing. Yet I won't be reading the second book. "

" Was good. Will definitely be listening to the sequel. "

" Now there is some old school sci fi. Life on Venus. Dinosaurs. Beastmen. Humans. Women in fur bras. "

" I liked this. It's not one of S.M. Stirling's best, but I find myself hoping he starts a new series based on this, so that's pretty positive. "

" This read felt like retro sci-fi, partly because this fantasy takes place on a planet that can not support life. Yet this was a fun diversion that left me wondering what master race is really behind the mystery. "

" Damn Good Book. Stirling is highly imaginative and does his homework. "