The Ayes of Texas

I read this book about every four years. Suspension of disbelief is key to the enjoyment of this book. Hm. Realism...The Wizard of Oz...Harry Potter...James Bond...John McClane(sp?)...Star Trek (any version)...Star Wars...Battlestar Galactica. Yeah, those are all very realistic. But, you know something? They were very entertaining to me as I was growing up. I had no trouble separating real from fantasy. The critics here who think everything should be written from a standpoint of political and historical "accuracy" and "correctness" need to lighten up. Especially in light of today's political climate, is there a Texan (from any state or nationality) who would NOT like to see the night-sky ablaze with the people exercising their right to vote? I rate this book as highly, and recommend it as highly as I do "Lone Star Planet" by H. Beam Piper. It's fantasy...but it's FUN, wish-fulfillment fantasy. And yes, everything in Texas IS bigger. (Except mountains. All we have here are foothills. But everything else is bigger.)

All the criticisms of this book are true...and irrelevant. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's fun. Of course you can't create a tsunami and surf a battleship on it, but the visual's awesome, and no worse than critically acclaimed serious stuff that comes out of Hollywood. Of course the odds are insane and a lot of the characters overblown. Ever seen James Bond? It's a fun book, great escapist fiction, and da Cruz has enough background to make it possible to suspend disbelief. Worth it new, and more than worth it used.

This is a marvelous example of the Texas Brag, or Texas Tall Tale. Of course the science is unrealistic and remember this was written in the early 80's Cold War environment. This is wonderful escapist fun..a perfect vacation or beach book! More fun than Pecos Bill riding a tornado!!!

I just read this book and must disagree with the person who gave this one star and hated it so much. Sure you have to suspend belief somewhat, but what SF book doesn't require this? Also, the copywrite in my book is 1982. The author is speculating on future technology. I did find myself having trouble with what the the USSR did in the end, and how the USA reacted to it - way too casual and not realistic. However, once again, it's just a novel. It was a quick read and a lot of fun. Great for a trip or if you expect to be stuck in an airport.

I first picked up the book as something to read on a trip, and I only chose this one because it looked interesting. But as I started reading I couldn't believe how interesting and captivating it was. I was astonished at how detailed and HI-Tech the story was, but at the same time it was still about normal life in our present society. I found the story taught great lessons of our past and how they still affect us today. It talked about hard-work, the military, business, politics, the Hi-Tech industry, wealth, power, friendship, loyalty, the Cold War, everyday life and how as we are all steadily moving into the future the more things change the more they stay the same!! I found the book wonderful, and I find myself reading it again from time to time, because each time I find new twists and turns that make the story that much more real and it draws me into that world and allows me to live right along side it. Again it's a great book, it's not that heavy into Sci-Fi, as it is everyday life, and it is an enjoyable and captivating read. I am so glad that I got the chance to read this book, and I am sure you will feel the same way when you are finished!