（外文电子版资料）Martin, George R.R. - Tuf Voyaging.doc

 By George R.R. Martin  Spotlight Reviews Why Didnt I Save My Copy?, July 22, 1999 Reviewer: Im shaking my head wishing I had taken better care of my Tuf Voyaging. This is science fiction the way I like it: an interesting character, unusual situations, clever writing. No techno-babble, no first of a 4-part saga or cycle or whatever, no pseudoscientific straining to make us believe the science. Good storytelling, episodic self-contained tales, a fun read. Only Zelaznys Lord of Light comes to my mind as a book Id reread in parts again and again. Or would reread if I still had my copy. Incredible stories, incredibly written, March 15, 1999 Reviewer: I first came across these stories when reading The Plague Star in an issue of my fathers Analog magazine. Ever since, Ive avidly consumed everything I could find by Martin. This collection of stories is such a pleasure to read, I cant do it justice here. If they book has any weakness, it is that the stories were written over a fairly large span of time (ten years, or more - I cant remember). Because of this, the quality of the written varies, growing better as Martin developed his skills. The stories work on so many levels, and Tuf is such a singular character, the stories remain in my mind almost daily even ten years after Ive read them. The fact that these stories live in the ghetto of science fiction shouldnt scare away those who dont typically read it. Martins grasp of humor, horror and the human condition is unmatched. Ive often compared him to Mark Twain, in that his writing is so simple and universally appealing, yet contains so much more moving beneath the surface. Its a wonder to me that with Martins forays into screenwriting that hes never decided to pitch Plague Star. It works almost perfectly as a feature film, with just the right length, rhythm and imagery. Perhaps the one thing holding him back is the lack of the standard human element in all these stories - Tuf is profoundly asexual, and indeed, see