Review: Slight but Enjoyable 77/100
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
There may not be a whole lot of substance or thematic exploration going on here, but The Lonely Engineer serves its function as a fine, old-fashioned tale in the classic tradition of yarn-swapping. It's a ghost story more eerie than frightening, relayed and set in the distant reaches of outer space, and MacDonald's sharp, colorful jargon spices things up nicely. It's the tone and language that's remembered best after the story has been spun, not the actual goings-on. A quick read, and one that's recommended.