Clifford D. Simak – Metaphorosis Reviews

Simak edges right up to touching moments or endings, but doesn't quite pull them off

The Thing in the Stone – Clifford D. Simak

A very uneven collection

An odd mix - some lighthearted stories, some more philosophical.

A strong collection with just a few weak points.

Not Simak's best.

Science fiction

A run-of-the-mill selection of stories from an author that usually did better.

A nice selection of stories, but not Simak's best.

Some of Simaks best work.

Science fiction

A great selection of moving and optimistic Simak stories.

Don't let this be all the Simak you read.

Science fiction

A short but solid set of SF stories about people, rather than gimmicks.

The contents of a mildly interesting essay spread into a disappointing and not very interesting novel.

Science fiction