Old SciFi? 30 years ago perhaps?

Stitchawl · 04-11-2009, 10:39 PM

I'm trying to remember the name of the books and author of a series of three (if I remember correctly) books about someone who has been moved from one planet to another three times, each planet being very different from the last. I don't remember the reason for this move.

Unfortunately, besides that fact that I enjoyed them, the only thing I remember was that one of the planets was very inhospitable to humans, and all had to be trained from infancy in survival, especially against some sort of large flying man-killing bug or bird. Each person had a special handgun that was keyed to their (something) that helped them to draw and fire more quickly to kill off these critters. The handgun almost jumped into their hands. The main character of the book has to be trained, by a small child, in how to take care of himself. I think.....
Not much to go on, is it?

Does any of this ring a bell with anyone?

Stitchawl

wallcraft · 04-11-2009, 11:07 PM

This is probably the DeathWorld Trilogy by Harry Harrison. The 1st in the series is available in multiformat at FictionWise.

lilac_jive · 04-11-2009, 11:10 PM

I was gonna say the Little Prince, until I read the second paragraph

Andybaby · 04-11-2009, 11:45 PM

i dont know what it is, but its going on my to read list once i figure it out

and check out deathworld later

Renaldo · 04-11-2009, 11:47 PM

Deathworld is also available here for free on .lrf and epub.

JGB · 04-12-2009, 01:47 AM

Where is Deathworld available free? I have a Pbook but would prefer ebook versions.

brudigia · 04-12-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGB

Where is Deathworld available free? I have a Pbook but would prefer ebook versions.

Feedbooks. Look here.

http://www.feedbooks.com/book/3749

Happy Easter

Stitchawl · 04-12-2009, 03:01 AM

Wow! You folks are great!! Thanks so much for the leads. It certainly does sound a lot like something Harrison would write (as I remember it.) Same light-hearted banter as The Stainless Steel Rat series.

Stitchawl

mtravellerh · 04-12-2009, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

This is probably the DeathWorld Trilogy by Harry Harrison. The 1st in the series is available in multiformat at FictionWise.

It is also available on MobileRead

Greg Anos · 04-12-2009, 09:23 AM

It's also available on Project Gutenberg.

HarryT · 04-12-2009, 09:38 AM

How depressing to hear 30 year old SF described as "old". That's the stuff that was "current" when I was a teenager

.

Stitchawl · 04-12-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

How depressing to hear 30 year old SF described as "old". That's the stuff that was "current" when I was a teenager

.

Yeah....

But cheer up. I was already married and divorced TWICE when I read it.

That's why I want to read it now. It's time to kick over the traces and relive my best years.

Anyone remember the short story "Heyday of the Blood" Dorothy Canfield Fisher? Now I get to live it!

Stitchawl

Andybaby · 04-13-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

How depressing to hear 30 year old SF described as "old". That's the stuff that was "current" when I was a teenager

.

that would make you even older

04-11-2009, 10:39 PM	#1
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Old SciFi? 30 years ago perhaps? I'm trying to remember the name of the books and author of a series of three (if I remember correctly) books about someone who has been moved from one planet to another three times, each planet being very different from the last. I don't remember the reason for this move. Unfortunately, besides that fact that I enjoyed them, the only thing I remember was that one of the planets was very inhospitable to humans, and all had to be trained from infancy in survival, especially against some sort of large flying man-killing bug or bird. Each person had a special handgun that was keyed to their (something) that helped them to draw and fire more quickly to kill off these critters. The handgun almost jumped into their hands. The main character of the book has to be trained, by a small child, in how to take care of himself. I think..... Not much to go on, is it? Does any of this ring a bell with anyone? Stitchawl

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wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	This is probably the DeathWorld Trilogy by Harry Harrison. The 1st in the series is available in multiformat at FictionWise.

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Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	i dont know what it is, but its going on my to read list once i figure it out and check out deathworld later

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Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Wow! You folks are great!! Thanks so much for the leads. It certainly does sound a lot like something Harrison would write (as I remember it.) Same light-hearted banter as The Stainless Steel Rat series. Stitchawl

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Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,248 Karma: 35000000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	It's also available on Project Gutenberg.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	How depressing to hear 30 year old SF described as "old". That's the stuff that was "current" when I was a teenager .