Gateway to Elsewhere
Tony Gregg was just an ordinary everyday American until the day he came into possession of an old Barkut coin. He knew it was more than just a collector's curio because there was no such place on any map of Earth, past or present. He learned then that it could be used as a key - a key to a GATEWAY TO ELSEWHERE. That was the beginning of one of the most fabulous and fantastic adventures that ever befell a young man looking for excitement. For Gregg plunged forthwith into a fourth-dimensional world of the Arabian Nights, where the djinns of Aladdin's Lamp were rampaging realities, and a lovely princess was waiting to be rescued!
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I'd previously only read Leinster's short fiction, I think. I liked it. This longer piece is just as good, style-wise. The story of a New York misfit who finds a way to travel to an alternate universe, it's a fun, sometimes funny piece of light SF.
The attitudes (towards women and foreigners) are somewhat dated, but not so heavily that they're hard to disregard. The plot is on the thin side, and there's not great emotional depth. But 4/5 for style. It's a fun, likeable, harmless read. It won't change your life, but it's an enjoyable way to spend some time.
Recommended for a lazy afternoon when you're looking for some easy distraction.
