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Deathworld centers on Jason dinAlt, a professional gambler who uses his somewhat erratic psionic abilities to tip the odds in his favor. He is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (who turns out to be the ambassador from the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino. He succeeds and survives the planetary government's desperate efforts to steal back the money.

In a fit of ennui, he decides to accompany Kerk to his home, despite being warned that it is the deadliest world ever colonized by humans... DEATHWORLD!

Deathworld is one of the classics of the Golden Age of science fiction, born in the pages of Astounding Science Fiction under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr.

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a all time favourite of mine - this set of books along with the stainless steel rat books I rarely grow tired of.

One of my favourite Harry Harrison books

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story is a classic and is a must read for all fans of sifi.

classic similar great s

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absorbing, interesting, clever, filled with ideas and plots. Can highly recommend to all sci fi enthusiasts, indeed on the strength of this I have just purchased books 2 & 3.

great ripping yarn, with twists and turns.

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I listened to this (40-odd years after reading it) just after listening to Garden of Rama. Both have a similar be good to people and your planet message but this one is entertaining, and here and there it’s funny. I think I’ll look for Slippery Jim de Griz and Angelina next… Harry Harrison is always entertaining.

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Good, but oh so old-fashioned.
a bit too much of the shoot first, then struggle to think of any questions.

Good old-fashioned sci-fi

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