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Summary: I weep for MZB --- she is dead!
Review: This, a part of the author's long Darkover series, is one of her last since she died in 1999. To this reviewer's mind, it, like it's other recent predecessors, suffers from the author's return to her science fiction roots and her departure from the high fantasy at which she was near peerless (only Anne McCaffrey comes close). The fantasy elements dealing with the Darkovans and their large aristocratic families and the rich culture Bradley had so carefully wrought over the years are still superb and well worth the reading; the science fiction is competently written, if at times derivative. This novel also deals with the death of one of Bradley's most memorable characters, first met years ago in on e of the earliest novels. Indeed this work seems to dwell much on death; perhaps Mrs. Bradley was aware of her own imminent demise. An essential read for fans; not a good introduction to the author and her series --- try Heritage of Hastur or The Forbidden Tower instead.
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Summary: I weep for MZB --- she is dead!
Review: This, a part of the author's long Darkover series, is one of her last since she died in 1999. To this reviewer's mind, it, like it's other recent predecessors, suffers from the author's return to her science fiction roots and her departure from the high fantasy at which she was near peerless (only Anne McCaffrey comes close). The fantasy elements dealing with the Darkovans and their large aristocratic families and the rich culture Bradley had so carefully wrought over the years are still superb and well worth the reading; the science fiction is competently written, if at times derivative. This novel also deals with the death of one of Bradley's most memorable characters, first met years ago in on e of the earliest novels. Indeed this work seems to dwell much on death; perhaps Mrs. Bradley was aware of her own imminent demise. An essential read for fans; not a good introduction to the author and her series --- try Heritage of Hastur or The Forbidden Tower instead.
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Summary: Wonderfully intriguing story from Darkover
Review: Trator's Sun begins with Herm Aldaran, Darkover's Senator, receiving a manefestation of the Aldaran Gift of foresight, telling him of the upcoming dissolution of the Senate. From that intreguing beginning is woven a story rich with complexity and feeling.The book is centered around Domenic Hastur, son of Mikhail (heir to the throne). Because Domenic is not an adult, the book is more interesting to teen readers than others have been. Don't be fooled by his youth, however: Domenic's character still contains the complexity of most Darkovian characters. While Traitor's Sun is a wonderful story in and of itself, it also fits into the rest of the storyline quite nicely, both relying on past books and creating new plotlines for future ones. I would reccomend Trator's Sun to anyone who has read even one book (especially post 'rediscovery') in the Darkover series. If you have not read any Darkover books, however, I would suggest that you first read 'rediscovery'. While not the best Darkover book, it provides, in my opinon, a better introduction to Darkover. Don't let that stop you, however. Trator's Sun is possibly the best Darkover book I have yet read. I still haven't put it down... and I have read it three times already!
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Summary: Great continuation of the lives of Mikael & Margaret
Review: Wonderful continuation of Exile's Song and The Shadow Matrix. The only problem I have is in the paper back Exile's Song a book called Children of Kings was mentioned...... Is that another one that we should expect?
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