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Summary: NOT a Star Wars rip-off
Review: Let's get one thing straight. This book is not just Star Wars in sheep's clothing, despite the word Lucasfilm's in the title. But, if you like Star Wars (especially Young Jedi Knights) chances are you'll like this, too. And I have indeed read that this trilogy, too, is supposed to be part of a trilogy-of-trilogies. But it is NOT another Star Wars. There is nothing remotely like the force or jedi, nad the hero of the trilogy actually uses (to a certain extent) anger and revenge as tools. Chew on that!
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Summary: Best audiobook I've listened to so far...
Review: My theory is you can read the summary by Amazon so I only write about what I liked. I usually read books but I recently drove from Alaska to Virginia. I picked this up at my local bookstore while looking for audiobooks for my trip. Now a lot of audiobooks are one person reading the book cover to cover. But this one was fully dramatized which means different people play different characters and awesome sound effects. The story was excellent, it leaves you wondering about and waiting for part two. The full darmatization definitely helped it out also. As most other reviewers said, its not much like Star Wars but nontheless is a great addition to the sci-fi/fantasy genre. If you'd rather see the movie than read the book, this is a great edition. But I'm sure the book is just as good for those of you that enjoy reading.
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Summary: ALIEN CHRONICLES
Review: THE ENTIRE TRILOGY IS A MUST READ. YOU GET "TAKEN INTO" THE STORY LINE AN CHEER WITH THE OTHER SPECTATORS FOR "CRIMSON CLAW! "
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Summary: Not George Orwell, not George Lucas, but still good
Review: This book could turn some off by the chincy cover and meoldramatic clichéd back. However, the book is nothing of the sorts. It's a great read, and you'll be able to gobble it up quickly.
Regardles of the LucasFilm's brand, it has nothing to do with Star Wars, and the only resemblence is that it's Science Fantasy. The characters are incredibly well-drawn, and if you react to the book the same way I will, you'll want to keep reading.
The plot moves quickly, and is really two plots, because it follows the lives of two characters who don't meet until the end of the book. One, Elrabin, is a poor, homeless street thief who runs away from home at the age of seven, and Ampris, a member of a race deemed subhuman by the Viis Empire (the badasses of the book) who is bought out of poverty and into royalty to be the pet of the Emperor's daughter. So, a nice ying and yang scenario is set up.
This book is really a medophor I think for the stupidity of biggotry and class distinction in society, but it's still a fun, light read. Buy this book knowing that it's not an importan piece of Science Fiction literature, but knowing you'll have a good time.
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Summary: An Absolute Favorite
Review: This is one of those creations that comes along every so often and blows you away. The author uses characters as diverse and fascinating as the backgrounds they come from: Ampris is an Aaroun and the heroine of the trilogy, who begins her life as both abiru slave (abiru is the word the Viis use for all other races) as well as pampered pet and best friend too the Viis princess. She is later to play a major part in the overthrowing of the tyrannical Viis empire - Isrei is the spoiled Viis princess to whom Ampris is both pet and cherished friend, and who will later become ruler of the Viis empire - Finally there's Elrabin, a young Kelth who learns about growing up on the streets the hard way, and who will later join Ampris in the fight of her life. Their story is set in a captivating world unlike any other, and the plot that brings their lives together is an inspiring story about a struggle for freedom. If you are the least bit interested in science-fiction, or even if you're not, this book is sure to make a lasting impression.
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Summary: The Best single in a trilogy i have ever read...
Review: This is the best way to start a trilogy, but then again, the companies Gorge Lucas ( unsure of spelling ) know all about trilogies. Star Wars... but this one is different. This is a story about a once beautiful society, the Viis, who are now degrading. The story is from the two main characters, Ampris and Elrabin. Although the speices in this book are similar to creatures of earth, very unlike starwars, they are well described and explored. This is a story that will leave you waiting for the other two books, as it did to me... I have asked quite a few times at the local bookstore, but it isn't out yet. I can't wait till it is. Like one of the other reviewers, i wish i wouldn't have found this book till after the trilogy was out, thatway i could read them all as one big story. This is the best book i have read in a long time.
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Summary: Great story worth reading, but it ends too soon.
Review: Wonderfully crafted storytelling. This novel tells the story of two principle characters, Ampris and Elrabin - Ampris being the real focus. Both characters are members of subjugated species within the Viis empire. Ampris' early years are pampered, while Elrabin's are impoverished. Yet fate brings them together. However, they are not united till the very end. The great strength of this book is the character development. All of the characters' thoughts and actions develop naturally from their circumstances and backgrounds. Deborah Chester has done a wonderful job of creating three dimensional, and believable, characters. Additionally, when a crisis develops, the characters' responses, and the story line, remain believable. Ms. Chester never relied on tricks or unlikely interventions to rescue a character in distress. The main flaw of the book is that it ends with a cliffhanger. The story is no where near completing the story line. I grant that given Ms. Chester's richly detailed telling, 344 pages are just not enough to get us there - but I want resolution. I've read that book two in not due to be published until October - I can't wait. To her credit, Ms. Chester does provide some resolution. We see Ampris' character develop, through experience, the psychology that will bring her to greatness and we see how she and Elrabin will be thrust together. But, I don't want to wait nine months to find out what happens next. All in all, I recommend Alien Chronicles The Golden One without reservation.
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