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(ReacTor) Five Mostly Helpful Mentors in SF and Fantasy

From James Nicoll@3:633/10 to All on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 14:20:01

Five Mostly Helpful Mentors in SF and Fantasy

Helping young protagonists fulfill their destiny... if they can keep
them alive long enough.

https://reactormag.com/five-mostly-helpful-mentors-in-sf-and-fantasy/
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From Lynn McGuire@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 15:22:19

On 5/26/2026 9:20 AM, James Nicoll wrote:

Five Mostly Helpful Mentors in SF and Fantasy

Helping young protagonists fulfill their destiny... if they can keep
them alive long enough.

https://reactormag.com/five-mostly-helpful-mentors-in-sf-and-fantasy/

I have only read and own the awesome "Starman Jones" in that bunch of five.

"I am always annoyed each time I reread Starman Jones that Sam always
dies. He never seems to learn from all the previous times I?ve read the
book."

You and me both, brother. You and me both.

Lynn

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* Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)

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