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RIP, Jerry Pournelle September 12, 2017 9:30 am Robert

Pournelle passed away after a short illness, on September 8. He was 84.

The news didn’t make headlines, but it’s spreading quietly in the second tier of specialized web sites and science fiction fan sites. I admit I have somewhat mixed feelings about Pournelle for his relentless injection of militarism into science fiction. I remember enjoying him most when he teamed with another writer, like Larry Niven, who could balance his action-filled writing with some ideas. I think the last Pournelle solo novel I liked was his early “A Spaceship for the King”.

The Science Fiction Writers of America have a Memoriam page up.

  • Not a fan of the man, or his work... by RL 2017-09-12 18:04:45
    • I did like The Legacy of Heorot by RL 2017-09-13 20:21:33
      • Ayn Rand in a bush jacket? by Robert 2017-09-12 20:52:40
        • Are you familiar with his involvement in selling SDI? by RL 2017-09-13 13:50:03
          • Could you refresh my memory? by Robert 2017-09-13 18:23:42
            • When have I ever failed to be tactful? by RL 2017-09-13 20:15:17
              • Oh yeah, it's coming back to me by Robert 2017-09-14 10:06:41
                • Also, he was- if not working with Robert Jastrow- certainly allying himself with him... by RL 2017-09-13 20:34:37
        • Haven't read him yet... by SDG 2017-09-12 16:33:48
          • Sounds about right by Robert 2017-09-12 17:59:07

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