Considered a seminal novella, and I can see why. Golden Age SF charm notwithstanding, this story is one of the few treatments of the 'animal problem' in SF that merits close study. The plot is pretty standard; it's the language, and the light-hearted tone that really made this such a memorable read for me. Smith seems to have been quite ahead of his times when it comes to talking about serious issues in a non-pretentious veneer. A gorgeous read.
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