So it's been a while since I've read anything by Robert Heinlein. But tonight I have read and finished another one of his novels, 1963's "Glory Road".
In this one we follow Gordon, who had done a tour of combat in Southeast Asia, who one day finds an ad in the personal section of a newspaper. An ad that asks "ARE YOU A COWARD?", and states the requirements that lists for whatever job is at hand. And of course Gordon answers it and goes to the address listed on it.
When he arrives he meets a beautiful woman he has ever met. But this woman has many names, and she takes Gordon on the most fantastic adventure that he has ever experienced before! Through different worlds and many perils, before and after!
This is what a lot people claim to be Heinlein's true fantasy novel. Though for me, I think it fits with the science-fantasy mold, which kind of fits a bit better. This ones pretty good also. It's funny, fast paced and incredibly entertaining. And with the touch that only Heinlein could give it!
I can easily believe this to be a satire on the epic fantasy genre, the kind of fantasy made famous by writers like Tolkien and E.R. Burroughs. One that is a bit tougher and grittier, but is really loads of fun to read! This book is going on the list of the most fun and entertaining books I've ever read, period! Got another of Heinlein's novels that is waiting to be read, but I'll get to that one later as I've got another book by an author from the golden age of science fiction that I haven't read yet.
by i-the-muso-1968