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Available
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Series
Publication
Ace (New York, 1981). 1st edition, 1st printing. 200 pages. $2.25.
Description
The second book continuing the stories of the neighborhood tavern to all of time and space. Pull up a chair, grab a glass, and listen to stories spun by the most entertaining characters in this galaxy and beyond.
User reviews
LibraryThing member ABVR
The second of the original Callahan's Place books contains several good Callahan's stories, several non-Callahan's tales (including the memorable farce "Half an Oaf," and Robinson's paen to Robert A. Heinlein: "Rah! Rah! RAH!". It's perhaps the weakest of the three original collections, but the
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Callahan stories are still top-drawer stuff. Show Less
LibraryThing member Moby46
Spider Robinson's second collection of stories, with half from Callahan's Saloon. Stories related to Callahan's are 'Fivesight,' 'Dog Day Evening,' 'Have You Heard the One...?,' and 'Mirror/rorriM, off the Wall.' Other stories include 'God Is an Iron' which became part of Spider's novel
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'Mindkiller.' Show Less
LibraryThing member Awfki
This and "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon" are classics. They're funny, thought provoking and hilarious. And I really wish I could think of something punny to say about them. :-)
LibraryThing member SuzReads
Great book! This is the 2nd collection of very original short stories with quirky themes that all happen in Callahan's Saloon - an amazing place where fellow patrons are empathetic, compassionate, and accepting of everyone - including talking dogs and aliens. I liked these stories because most of
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them raised interesting questions and stayed with me long after the book was closed. A quick read that left me pondering random ideas raised by the author and believing in the goodness of people. I would definitely recommend this book! Show Less
LibraryThing member Lyndatrue
More fun, in the best saloon in all of time and space.
(Who knew that OMNI would just vanish overnight? They were a home for some of my favorite authors.)
There's a brief afterword by the author for each story (because that's what this one is, mostly, is republished stories). There's a foreword (by
(Who knew that OMNI would just vanish overnight? They were a home for some of my favorite authors.)
There's a brief afterword by the author for each story (because that's what this one is, mostly, is republished stories). There's a foreword (by
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the author). This book isn't all Callahan's (which you knew, if you've read the Foreword, or the book). It's still Spider Robinson, and that's enough. At least it is for me. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jean_Sexton
While this book does have four Callahan stories, it isn't all Callahan. There's a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction essays. I particularly liked the essay on Robert Heinlein. I'm sad the next book isn't on Kindle.
About the language -- before giving the book to a young teen, you may
About the language -- before giving the book to a young teen, you may
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want to see if you think it is appropriate. I didn't think it was *that* bad and I have a low tolerance for out-of-place, "shock" vulgarity. Show Less
LibraryThing member gypsysmom
More stories from Callahan's Crosstime Saloon and just as good as the originals.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1981-03
Physical description
200 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
0441812775 / 9780441812776