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Review: Picnic on Paradise

User Review  - Vinnie Tesla - Goodreads

This isb a story that can be read on many levels. I first read it in my early teens, working my way through the SF section of my local public library. it registered as a straightforward adventure ... Read full review

Review: Picnic On Paradise

User Review  - Jay Daze - Goodreads

Excellent, also collected in "The Adventures of Alyx" by Russ. Read full review

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User Review  - Wolverina - Goodreads

Alyx is amazing in his exploration of culture, survival, modernity and the affects of the society in which you are raised. Oh yeah also feminism, consent, maturity and language. Very powerful. Read full review

Review: Picnic on Paradise

User Review  - Ivo Crnkovic-Rubsamen - Goodreads

I was unhappy with this book. The adventure was boring and uneventful, the interesting ideas non-existent. I really don't have much to say, I either missed something big, or this book is not very good. Read full review

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User Review  - Andie - Goodreads

Strange, but good. Prophetic in terms of the "sensory deprivation" that one characters has as a reaction to/statement about our over-use of technology and stimuli. Read full review

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User Review  - Glen Rubsamen - Goodreads

genius! Read full review

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User Review  - Stan Scott - Goodreads

An excellent read. The main character, Alyx, is unforgettable. Read full review

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User Review  - Jenny - Goodreads

I really liked this small sci-fi novel about a woman who is accidentally plucked from the past, and ends up with a job as a survival expert. Alyx is a great character, one of the butchiest women I've ... Read full review

Review: Picnic on Paradise

User Review  - Stephen - Goodreads

3.0 stars. Interesting, well written story. This was my first book by Joanna Russ. Will seek out another one at some point. Nominee: Nebula Award Best Novel Read full review

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User Review  - Caer Glas - Goodreads

Solid character driven tale, interestingly without a single chapter break for its entire 257 page length. Haven't read much Russ over the years, but this was a very pleasant find, and makes me want to read more. Read full review


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