This was a funny book, filled with weird aliens and technology so advanced
there is no need to even try to explain it.
The hero, Dan Dannerman lately of the FBI on earth, befriends some aliens
and battles others in an attempt to get back to earth, save it, and be
reunited with the woman he loves.
On the way he keeps running into various clones of both himself and the
woman, but he's never in any real trouble, except for a little torture
from time to time.
I don't really remember reading any Pohl before and I probably won't again
because it's too silly. He has an enjoyable conversational style though,
and I enjoyed this one right through to the end.
I don't want to give anything away, but in the end Earth was saved. As
for whether the guy gets the girl, well, you'll just have to read it yourself.
reviewed Sunday April 30 2000