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This is a political treatise written as a scifi novel in which Smith presents his view of a utopian society. It is written in the Heinlein style. As such it reads and feels as if it was written back in the 70's or 80's but it is still a good read. I found it much better than most current scifi. I read this book many years ago right after it first published and then hunted it up a few months ago. I purchased the Kindle version to read immediately then ordered a hard copy for my library.
It has a couple of innovative ideas such as the inexpensive but powerful pistol Ngu develops. One surprising but expected twist is that Ngu never carries one of his own pistols. It shows the humanity of Ngu that he continues to carry the pistol he was given by his friends, the first people he encountered when he escaped slavery. I was surprised and a little disappointed that Ngu never carries one of his own pistols but it fits with Ngu's character.
The ending is a bit surprising but somehow it fits in a unique way with the story and the characters Smith has developed. I won't provide a spoiler. The ending provides plenty of food for thought. I recommend you read the book and see.
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