Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/A World of Hurt


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The result was keep. (non-admin closure) Jovanmilic97 (talk) 08:48, 4 January 2019 (UTC)

A World of Hurt

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Not notable per WP:BK. Is already mentioned on page of author, that seems sufficient enough mention. Captain Eek Edits Ho Cap'n! 09:03, 21 December 2018 (UTC)
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 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ifnord (talk) 02:15, 28 December 2018 (UTC)

Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources.  The book notes: "Sherman, David and Cragg, Dan. A World of Hurt. Nov. 2004. 320p. Del Rey, $19.95 (0-345-46052-9).The best-selling military sf series Starfist continues with a volume less intense than Lazarus Rising [BKL N 1 03] but in its own way intelligent and agreeable. The planet of Maugham's Station reports an alien life form that uses jets of acid as weapons, which is the hallmark of the deadly Skinks. The 34th FIST is sent out, with Charlie Bass still commanding a platoon, though, as a newly commissioned ensign, with a certain amount to learn about how to lead as an officer instead of a gunnery sergeant. Meanwhile, the navy of the planet We're Here decides that Maugham's Station is involved in an ore piracy scheme that they intend to suppress as quickly and fiercely as possible. It turns out that Maugham's Station is abase for neither pirates nor Skinks, and Charlie Bass is likely to be as good as a junior officer as he was as a senior NCO. Meanwhile, We’re Here’s armed forces resemble the Keystone Kops on a bad day, which keeps the body count low."  The review notes: "Sherman, David & Dan Cragg. A World of Hurt. Del Rey: Ballantine. (Starfist, Bk. 10). Nov. 2004. c.320p. ISBN 0-345-46052-9. $19.95. SF When a mysterious series of fatalities on the colony planet of Maugham's Station reaches the attention of the Confederation's Marines, newly promoted Lt. Charles Bass is assigned to take the 34th FIST to the planet to investigate the possibility of involvement by the hostile aliens known as Skinks. What they find on the planet, however, is a new type of predator and a volatile political situation. Sherman and Cragg continue their 'Starfist' series (First To Fight; Kingdom's Sword) with another tale of military action-adventure and planetary exploration. Familiar characters and catchy dialog make this a good addition to libraries with an audience for military sf."  The review notes: "Injecting freshness into a situation that was clichéd even in the days of Hugo Gernsback, they show how training and esprit de corps can overcome the most terrifying encounters. In contrast, the authors treat the stupidity of the book's comic-opera human antagonists with Swiftian invective. You don't have to be a military SF buff to appreciate this entertaining and instructive exercise." There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow A World of Hurt to pass Notability, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". Cunard (talk) 11:01, 28 December 2018 (UTC)</ul>
 * Notability (books) notes: "A book is notable if it verifiably meets, through reliable sources, at least one of the following criteria: 1. The book has been the subject of two or more non-trivial published works appearing in sources that are independent of the book itself. This can include published works in all forms, such as newspaper articles, other books, television documentaries, bestseller lists, and reviews. This excludes media re-prints of press releases, flap copy, or other publications where the author, its publisher, agent, or other self-interested parties advertise or speak about the book." The substantial reviews in Booklist, Library Journal, and Publisher's Weekly clearly establish that the book passes Notability (books). Cunard (talk) 11:01, 28 December 2018 (UTC)


 * Keep, meets WP:NBOOK and WP:GNG with the three above reviews (thanksyou :)). Coolabahapple (talk) 07:43, 31 December 2018 (UTC)


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