thegooddoctor
2/21/2021
An unusual little gem - a posthumous sequel to Mr. Costello, Hero by Theodore Sturgeon. Costello is a con man, and here we see his machinations on a colony planet where his immoral dealings can do serious and lasting damage. The characters are very well-drawn, and you have to watch the ball carefully to follow all of the twists and turns of the plot. Recommended.
My rating system starts with a rating of one star for a story/novel that I ranked "C -". Ratings move up 1/2 star with each step, up to 5 stars (equivalent to a ranking of A+). I reserve 1/2 star for works rated D and lower.