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Summary: The Lure of Crystal...
Review: My first encounter with Anne McCaffrey may very well be the best. "Crystal Singer" is an engrossing book, with a very headstrong and admirable female character. By the time her new direction in life is setup and put into motion, I was totally entranced with the book and simply could not put it down. The characters, both male and female, are well fleshed out, and her rise from a rejected opera student to a full fledged crystal singer is a fascinating journey to embark on. The premise for the book - singing and cutting crystal - is unusual and well presented. There is a definite otherworldly flavor to the book as it has a strong sci fi theme that does not assault the reader with too much techno babble, thus its an enjoyable book for the diehards and the casual alike. As the first of a trilogy, its delightful, but also stands alone well with its satisfying conclusion. Highly recommended, but with a word of warning, its nearly impossible to break away from the lure of crystal.
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Summary: I reread this trilogy every 10 years
Review: The Crystal Singer series is a must read for anyone who loves imagining what the distant future might bring. The author creates fantasy future worlds that are so very believable - I feel I have been to the places she describes. The additional treat is the characterizations - Anne McCaffery is a genius when it comes to creating strong characters with a variety of interesting traits. Put these two things together and you end up with the very best of storytelling. The only complaint I have is that there's not an unending supply of this series! One important note: I highly recommend that you read these books in order. (Crystal Singer, Killashanra, Crystal Line)
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Summary: One of Anne McCaffrey's best
Review: The Crystal Singer Trilogy is probably my favorite non-Pern adventure by Anne McCaffrey. I highly recommend it to readers of David Eddings, Mercedes Lackey and Guy Gavriel Kay, as well as Ms. McCaffrey's own fans.
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Summary: One of Anne McCaffrey's best
Review: The Crystal Singer Trilogy is probably my favorite non-Pern adventure by Anne McCaffrey. I highly recommend it to readers of David Eddings, Mercedes Lackey and Guy Gavriel Kay, as well as Ms. McCaffrey's own fans.
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Summary: Haunting
Review: This book follows the journey of a young woman through the life of a Crystal Singer. McCaffrey is gripping in her accounts of the trials Killashandra has to go through. A wonderful book for sci-fi/fantasy lovers.
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Summary: Great series, Sci Fic Romance.
Review: This is a different kind of sci fic series. Well written, interesting, but mostly, its a romance so if that is not what you want, most of Ms McCaffreys' books are not for you. However this is as good as this kind of story gets, and has several unique concepts. An interestiong story about losing what you thought you wanted only to find what you really love. All three books in the series are comparable.
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Summary: Great Book.
Review: This is a great book. One of my favorites. It's a switch from dragons but the main character is well presented and the reader really becomes involved in her outcome. Not a great number of surprises. This book is clearly about the 'how' and not the 'what'. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: The Crystal Singer
Review: This is the book which introduced me to Anne McCaffrey. Until I read the Crystal Singer Trilogy I had never read anything of this author. Yes, I had heard of her, but never had had the chance of reading one of her works. I now lament the time I passed without reading anything from this wonderful author. Killashandra Ree is a character with whom you will find yourself very much connected with. She has spirit, she has determination and she has what is needed to become a Crystal Singer. So when she is given the chance to become one, she doesn't look behind. She doesn't believe in unnoticeable careers. She is ambitious and when she is told her voice is not enough for her to succeed in solo, she decides to pursue the Crystal Singing career, a dangerous job only few can suceed in. Besides, the Heptit Guild has only scarce members and she believes she can make something out of herself there. I highly recommend this book. It is like something I never saw and explores an idea I never heard of. Not only for the musically challenged... ::smiles::
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Summary: SO-So
Review: Well, I've read around 12 or so Anne McCafery books, and I think I found this less interesting than the rest. The plot was great, as were the characters, and it was well written, but it wasn't my type of book.
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Summary: Above average.
Review: Well, not in the least a bad story, but I've read better. This is just my opinion, and I don't believe that others have to share it with me. Any Anne McCaffrey fan like myself should read it. You never know, you might love it....
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