In which our hero finally penetrates the computer at the trial.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

In which we learn an absurd fact: the alien language of the Htare is a simple letter-by-letter transcription of English that someone could completely figure out in mere days.

Also featured: A bad lawyer joke.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

I got lost in this one. I don't understand what point anyone is trying to make by the end of it.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

Our hero compares himself to the Greek god Tantalus as he prepares for his next day in court. We also hear a reference to Area 51 and the UFO craze of the ‘60s.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

In court, our hero defends his previous actions under the guise of having gone feral. In his memories, our hero finds a wrecked spaceship of unsurprising origin — and he kills again.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

Our hero finds out about when he went feral, attempted sexual assault, and did a murder. Also featured: an alien spaceship, and sentences that are incredibly difficult to parse.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

The prosecutor sets a little trap and acts all smug. Our hero takes the L and waits for the coming reveal of more memories.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

Our hero reflects on the beginning of his intergalactic trial for war crimes.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

Now with musical transitions and a blooper reel!

Our hero's (or author's) respect for women begins to approach redemption, but not cleanly. I do suspect it was a progressive view, in its time.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.

This begins Part II. Our hero is accused of using women to advance his own interests. A defense comes from a surprising party.

This is a reading of The Stars Will Judge, by Irving A. Greenfield. Copyright 1974. Originally published by Dell Publishing.