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deanstow · 10-03-2009, 10:35 PM

This is one of the all time great 'grabbers' for an opening line.

I have placed this in spoiler mode because it might offend some - you have been warned.

And yes, the book is legitimate Science Fiction. And no, this does not represent the bulk of the content of the novel.

Spoiler:

Steel Beach by John Varley --- very Heinlein-esqe.

10-03-2009, 10:35 PM	#27
deanstow Member Posts: 10 Karma: 20 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: ebookwise, prs300	This is one of the all time great 'grabbers' for an opening line. I have placed this in spoiler mode because it might offend some - you have been warned. And yes, the book is legitimate Science Fiction. And no, this does not represent the bulk of the content of the novel. Spoiler: "In five years, the penis will be obsolete," said the salesman. Steel Beach by John Varley --- very Heinlein-esqe.