The Widowmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Mike Resnick Stefan Rudnicki Audible Studios Books
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One of the major voices in science fiction, Mike Resnick presents the first volume in a bold new trilogy.Jefferson Nighthawk--known and feared by many as the Widowmaker, the consummate bounty hunter--has been frozen for a century in order to defeat a deadly disease. Only now the cost of his care has risen, so the Widowmaker is called out of retirement for one special commission, and a very large chunk of cash. A notorious assassin has been wrecking havoc on the Frontier; who better but the Widowmaker to defeat him?
The Widowmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Mike Resnick Stefan Rudnicki Audible Studios Books
I would almost categorize this book as a western instead of sci-fi. The only thing that makes it sci-fi is the setting. The action is pretty much all western. The author had a chance to explore what it means to be a clone, but didn't, probably to keep it light. Still, a good way to spend a couple of hours. I've already downloaded the second book.Product details
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The Widowmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Mike Resnick Stefan Rudnicki Audible Studios Books Reviews
I enjoyed this story but wanted it to be longer and to have a better outcome for the "Widowmaker.' Interesting characters.
Lots of action. Loved the book. Actually couldn't wait to finish it just so I could get into the next one!
The backcover blurb about a "killing machine," a bounty hunter who is cloned to track down a notorious assassin certainly sounded intriguing. Unfortunately, it didn't take long to realize the author had pretty much wasted the interesting premise through pedestrian (and worse, at times amateurish) writing. All of the characters, except perhaps Father Christmas, are pretty annoying and cliche'ish. Father Christmas is just cliche'ish. The dialogue is inane and too often juvenile prattle, which is really bad because the book is virtually all dialogue. I think this was the first Resnick book I've read. It will be my last.
Perhaps I expected too much of the Widowmaker, with its sexy blue-skinned babe and Elfin, mildly effeminate and dashing captain at the helm on the cover. Although I did get interstellar adventure, interplanetary shoot-outs, dramatic, but awkwardly choreographed fight scenes, and yes, titilating sexual innuendo, the book ultimately left me a little flat.
Although I really did like the set-up for the ending, the actual sequence of events at the end was kind of abrupt. I do like the irony of the main character's downfall using a scantily clad stray tail, and I did like the scathing cynicism thrown at organized religion, relationships and politics.
Maybe I will check out the second book, and maybe I will not. One thing is certain, though; the premise is quite intriguing, and perhaps the story gets tighter in the second book.
Life is too short to finish this book. Too much was going on--none of it of any interest to me. Unreadable.
I enjoyed the original stories, and the resurrected Widowmaker was an interesting plot theme. The story was interesting, and the interwoven plot lines made for more than a dull predictable story.
I would almost categorize this book as a western instead of sci-fi. The only thing that makes it sci-fi is the setting. The action is pretty much all western. The author had a chance to explore what it means to be a clone, but didn't, probably to keep it light. Still, a good way to spend a couple of hours. I've already downloaded the second book.
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