The Last Stand of the DNA Cowboys: Amazon.ca: Mick Farren: Books

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A sequel to a series of 70s science fiction novels in which the Minstrel Boy is being hunted by crazed assassins. Reave is wanted as a deserter and Billy Oblivion fears that he is losing his mind. For the first time, the end seems to be in sight. Mick Farren also wrote "Their Master's War".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting Finale to the 70's classic sci-fi Trilogy, Feb 26 1999

By	OoOoOoO "OoOoOoO" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

Ce commentaire est de: LAST STAND/DNA COWBOYS (Mass Market Paperback)

The Quest of the DNA Cowboys, a trilogy by Mick published inthe fabulous 70's, has been heralded as the 'lost' classic ofadventure/pulp sci-fi novels. A long, entertaining tale of the picaresque misadventures of the 'DNA cowboys' (is the Minstrel not Mick's semi-biographical persona?), the original trilogy, of which this book is the purported finale, is a literary LSD head-trip thru Mick's unique, hallucinatory fantasy-scape of kung-fu movies, sphaghetti westerns, high-tech magnificence and dazed drugged decadence. In short, a deliciously addictive mixture of 70's Americana pop culture. The original trilogy is now very very rare and fanatically sought after by fans. This new book is a delightful surprise when it first came out, for no one had expected Mick to retread the DNA Cowboy gambit. A few continuity problems asides (poor Mick did not seem to have re-read his earlier work before writing this 'sequel'!), this latest installment is no less entertaining than the earlier ones, and has clearly benefitted from Mick's experience as a writer since. A rewarding and highly amusing read, a must-BUY!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked-Slick, Sep 17 1998

By	Justin Cordesman <shadow@darksideresearch.... (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

Ce commentaire est de: LAST STAND/DNA COWBOYS (Mass Market Paperback)

Where it is almost impossible to find an SF novel nowadays that doesn't spend infinite amounts of time with self psycho-analysis by its characters and an inevitable philisophical miasma, The Last Stand of the DNA Cowboys dispenses with the crap, and gets right down to some quality ass-kicking Sci-Fi. Despite the fact that the prose doesn't display the typical excessiveness of most modern SF, the characters are well rendered, the scenes and plot devices form clearly in one's imagination, and the plot actually makes its way to a solid conclusion. Imagine, a SF/Fantasy book that actually has an ending!

I read it when it first came out, lost my copy somewhere down the road, and expended no small effort to secure myself another copy even after it was out of print. For what it's worth, Amazon finally got it for me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, May 14 1998

By	"thaddeusjd" (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews

Ce commentaire est de: LAST STAND/DNA COWBOYS (Mass Market Paperback)

An excellent book! The only problem is you could never get the other DNA Cowboy books that preceeded it here in the US, only in the UK. Now that this one is out of print, chances of ever seeing those are slim. The good news is that this is a great stand alone novel, you don't need the others to enjoy this one! If you can get a copy, it is well worth it! Next to "Vickers" this is one of Farren's best works!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites.
This book was alot of fun to read. The characters were well developed and interesting. The story was great. What more can I say.

Published on April 19 1998 by jalewis@isd.net

4.0 out of 5 stars Crossover Sci-FI with sleazy touch; interesting/imaginative
Farren has a knack for blending distinct genres into sci-fi - cf Exit Funtopia, Their Masters War, Feelies &c - and this story is no exception. Lisez davantage

Published on Oct 11 1997