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The Big Time
The Big Time
Author: Fritz Leiber
Fritz Leiber (1910-1992) is best known as a fantasy writer, but his achievements and influence are also considerable in the horror and science fiction fields. One of his major SF works is the Change War series, about rival time-traveling armies locked in a bitter, age-old war for control of existence; the battles frequently alter the course of h...  more »
ISBN: 193749
Publication Date: 1982
Pages: 130
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2.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Collier Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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SteveTheDM avatar reviewed The Big Time on + 204 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Wow. This won a Hugo? It sure wouldn't in today's SF world...

As far as I'm concerned, this book was a mess. It presents an interesting idea of time war and time travelers, makes a "locked room" mystery out of it, and tries to posit and discuss the philosophical issues it implies. What I got was a mess of characters that were difficult to keep straight, a cool idea shunted to the sidelines, and weird gaps in the narrative.

The book certainly wasn't trash, but frankly I was glad it was as short as it was.
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Helpful Score: 1
Don't know why this one won all those awards. It is so faux-chivalric, weird and confusing. . .
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