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Little Fuzzy

H. Beam Piper
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Little Fuzzy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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H. Beam Piper

Little Fuzzy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Zarathustra • Future

Theme
Space
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

In H. Beam Piper's Little Fuzzy, a prospector named Jack Holloway on the planet Zarathustra encounters a small, intelligent, and fuzzy creature. As more of these beings are discovered, a legal and ethical debate ensues regarding their status as sapient beings and their rights, challenging the company's commercial interests on the planet.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

11,375 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

H. Beam Piper's Little Fuzzy captivates readers with its exploration of sapience and environmental themes. Praised for its engaging plot and thought-provoking questions on the nature of intelligence, the book excels in world-building. Some critics note its dated language and character development as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Little Fuzzy?

Readers who enjoy Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper likely appreciate classic sci-fi exploring themes of sentience and ethics. Fans of Asimov’s The Bicentennial Man or Le Guin’s The Dispossessed will find allure in its thought-provoking narrative and its gentle critique of colonialist attitudes.

4.3

11,375 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Zarathustra • Future

Theme
Space
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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