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Summary: great book good series
Review: Having read all of the books set in the Atevi universe I do believe that this was my favorite.The story line has been consistent throughout the books and Cherryh's writing style is impeccable.The Atevi are unique in that they are truly alien and beyond instinctual understanding. Bren tells us time and time again that they are not human and we should not put human motives behind thier actions but Bren and the reader always want to.Thier actions and motivations are alien to us and any reader would do well to keep this in mind.
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Summary: Incredible sequel!
Review: I can't believe I managed to wait so long for this book! The moment I began Foreigner I was hooked and I have loved each folloing novel. (I own them all now!) Precursor is a masterful sequel to the events of the first three books with surprises I hadn't even imagined! Without giving too much away, I will tell you though, Bren's relationship with his security staff gets MUCH more interesting within the pages of Precursor! I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: I have been a fan of C.J. Cherryh's for more decades than I'd like to admit. I loved her Chanur and Mri stories, the original Foreigner trilogy, some of the alliance stories, Riders, and singletons like Hunter of Worlds. She is a wonderful creator of alien races. But I was greatly disappointed by this book.Many of Ms. Cherryh's stories have become more and more political over the years. Politics seems to be her cup of tea. It isn't mine. I read for the interrelationships between people, alien and otherwise. I wanted badly to learn more of the atevi, and her guards specifically, as people. There was some info, but not nearly enough for me. Jago's revelation was interesting, and unexpected. But I cannot bring myself to believe Bren waited through three years of lovemaking before asking her the question. And I cannot believe I waded (or skimmed) through difficult, dense, political discourse for 95% of the book for such slim interpersonal pickings. Her Chanur and original Foreigner books make me smile with her humor and phraseology. At her best she has a wonderful gift for words. This is not C.J. Cherryh at her best. Most of her books require more than one reading to plumb their depths. But I will probably never pick this one up again. If you like a nearly impenetrable fog of politics, buy this book. If not, save your money.
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Summary: Precurser
Review: I have just ordered (with great anticipation) this book. C.J. is my favorite author (excepting Will Shakespeare) and have read her books over and over again. My concern is this; it is torture to wait on sequels. Is this another multi-book endeavor? I don't know if I can handle another 3-4 year adventure that I am not personally involved in. Thank you C.J. With Love Robert
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Summary: Another excellent book from a master author
Review: I have to tell you, I love the way Cherryh writes. It's not always easy to read her books, they're not the "mind candy" I sometimes like when I'm not willing to work with an author. Her writing requires work, attention, concentration. Often whole chapters can be used to describe a single incident, whole books cover just one week, or day. But there's always action for those parts that require it, it's not all philosophy and tea. I just enjoy an author who refuses to dumb down her work, and makes us use our brains a bit, while expanding what we think and how we perceive things. This latest installment in the Atevi series should be read after the other three, otherwise it will be harder to understand a lot of the background. But for a fan of the series, and her work, this book is a welcome addition to the group. More, CJ, more!
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Summary: Fascination...of the morbid kind
Review: I read "Foreigner" when it first appeared, I suppose six years ago. It was reasonably good for this long-time science fiction fan. Since then, however, I have grown less and less enamoured of this "universe," though I keep reading it. Because, some sort of masochistic curiosity compels me to keep reading it. Not in the hope that it will FINALLY reach some sort of plot resolution, but that (after some sixteen-hundred pages) a discernible plot will even begin. The first book in the series was OK. Then it turned into a "trilogy." Now we have a sequel to the trilogy, with no end in sight. Does any author in scifi ever tell a complete story in one book anymore?
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Summary: A very good book
Review: I started reading Cherryh's books (Rusalka) at the suggestion of my teenage son. I then read Foreigner since I was intrigued by the cover and haven't been dissappointed by the rest of the series. I'm presently looking forward to the next book in the series. I've also been pleased with both books in the Cloud's Rider series and Down Below Station.
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Summary: Absolutely Brilliant!
Review: I started reading this series a couple of years ago, starting with "Foreigner". I must admit that I spent several months dithering about buying this novel without taking the plunge. When I did, I didn't look back. I've been waiting a long time to read "Precursor" and when I finally got my hands on a copy, I read it about six times within the first week. I can't get enough of Bren Cameron and Co. As one reviewer says this book is just too brief. There are lots of things I would like to know. For instance, I would love to know what the Atevi think about Bren's relationship with Jago; I would love to know the Mospheiran's reaction when it becomes public (as I hope it will!). I would also like to see a closer relationship developing between the Dowager and Bren - she's one of my very favourite characters - we do get a hint of this at the very end of the novel. This is a riveting series but the wait is too long between sequels and some of the action act as teasers - leading us on but without providing enough fulfilment. If you haven't read these books, then do: its an absolutely fascinating universe.
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Summary: Absolutely Brilliant!
Review: I started reading this series a couple of years ago, starting with "Foreigner". I must admit that I spent several months dithering about buying this novel without taking the plunge. When I did, I didn't look back. I've been waiting a long time to read "Precursor" and when I finally got my hands on a copy, I read it about six times within the first week. I can't get enough of Bren Cameron and Co. As one reviewer says this book is just too brief. There are lots of things I would like to know. For instance, I would love to know what the Atevi think about Bren's relationship with Jago; I would love to know the Mospheiran's reaction when it becomes public (as I hope it will!). I would also like to see a closer relationship developing between the Dowager and Bren - she's one of my very favourite characters - we do get a hint of this at the very end of the novel. This is a riveting series but the wait is too long between sequels and some of the action act as teasers - leading us on but without providing enough fulfilment. If you haven't read these books, then do: its an absolutely fascinating universe.
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Summary: Worth every minute!
Review: I've thoroughly enjoyed every book of the Foreigner series. I had no idea what C.J. planned to follow in the storyline -- I just hoped she would. Now that I know, I'm amazed. Her characters continue to grow in depth and charm. Her view of station life and how it may affect those living in that environment is particularly relevant as we start one above this world. I highly recommend this series to non-sf readers as well as sf readers. As usual, I found myself laughing out loud between moments of awe. Thanks, C.J. Keep 'em coming! And I'll keep my candy tray filled.
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