Robots Have No Tails: Galloway Gallegher Stories by Henry Kuttner
Robots Have No Tails collects Henry Kuttner’s Galloway Gallegher stories in an ebook edition. The listing describes Gallegher as a scientist whose inventions arrive with a catch: he can understand them only while drunk, leaving his sober self to figure them out amid eccentric companions and complications.
At a glance
- A collection centered on scientist Galloway Gallegher, his inventions, and the mishaps that follow.
- The listed stories blend science-fiction ideas with comic elements and unusual supporting characters.
- Digital reading features include enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Collects stories featuring the same central character, which suits readers who want a connected set rather than a single story.
- The listing identifies several reader-support features, including screen-reader support and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Diversion Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 19, 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 222 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1626814011 |
| File size | 4.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of classic science fiction with comic plots and eccentric characters.
- Henry Kuttner readers seeking the Galloway Gallegher stories in one ebook collection.
- Ebook readers who may benefit from screen-reader support or Word Wise.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a novel rather than a collection of stories.
- Readers who prefer science fiction without comic or deliberately farcical elements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
47% 47% - 4 stars
27% 27% - 3 stars
22% 22% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the collection as whimsical and entertaining, with memorable characters and appreciated writing. That response fits the listing’s comic Gallegher premise, though the overall ratings also include a sizeable middle-rated share, so enthusiasm is not uniform.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the stories’ whimsy, characters, and writing style.
Mixed feedback
- The aggregate rating distribution includes substantial three-star feedback alongside positive ratings, indicating varied overall reactions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Robots Have No Tails about?
It collects Galloway Gallegher stories about a scientist whose inventions create puzzles for his sober self, alongside eccentric characters and comic complications.
Who wrote Robots Have No Tails?
The collection is by Henry Kuttner.
What ebook reading features are listed?
The listing says screen readers are supported, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled, and X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 222 pages and an ebook file size of 4.4 MB.
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