The R-Master

I have actually worn out 2 copies of this book over the past ten years. The thing I like best, is when he gets on the R-Master joy ride. As described, it is almost a word for word description of the joy ride an ADHD person can get into with Hyperfocus. When people ask what ADHD is like when it is under control, rather than being medicated into normalcy - I point them at this book. Beyond that, it has a very interesting plot that keeps you tuned into the show. Hard one to put down once started.

I don't usualy like "early" science fiction as well as more current books; I read the The R-Master mostly beacause I like Gordon R. Dickson. It was a little dry, and I don't think the emotions and characters were handled very well, but like many of Dickson's books, the political intrigue was fascinating. The way it was written seemed very similar to Asimov's Foundatinon series. The plot twisted and turned, and when you thought you almost understood what was going on, something new and unexpected shifted your entire view. Although The R-Master could have been better, it was overall a very good book.