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Summary: Quite readable, but devoid of any real content
Review: The first sci-fi book I read as a kid was Foster's "The End of the Matter", probably because of the facinating blue pear shaped alien on the cover. I think I could hardly have picked a better sci-fi book to start off with. The Flinx novels have been consistently creative, extremely well written, and a lot of fun to read. The alien worlds are inventive and vividly detailed, the characters are typically believable and interesting, and Foster's Commonwealth is a remarkably optimistic universe which is thankfully free of modern sci-fi literature's cliche's.. (governments that aren't entirely corrupt, religions that aren't singlemindedly dedicated to ignorance and superstition, corporations that aren't just out to rape and pillage??)Unfortunately, this particular novel seems more like a filler. It reads more like the first couple of chapters of one of the better books in the series. You are waiting for the real focus of the story to emerge, then suddenly find yourself with only twenty pages left in the book to read. Worse yet, you discover that instead of the characteristic inventiveness of other books in the series, you are treated to some particularly non-inventive (though larger in scale) elements in this storyline. At the end you are left wondering what happened to the rest of the book, and why Foster seemed to have cut short the story and constructed a rather quick ending that left it feeling unresolved. Perhaps he had another more interesting project on the line and had to wrap this one up right away. In any case, the book is fun and readable, and taken as an interim transition to a more interesting forthcoming story sometime in the future (hopefully), it's not bad. If you're a fan of the series you're sure to like it, though you'll definitely be left a little unsatisfied.
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Summary: Fosters worst book so far
Review: The Flinx-novels are fun but the latest is very uninspired.There is nothing new to be learned about our hero.the whole action seems very coincidental.it reads like a first draft for a book.the ideas are not worked out and the writing is rather poor.
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Summary: Don't waste your time!
Review: This book is a complete waste of time. I'd hoped that the author would finally allow Flinx to discover the secrets of his background and his creation. Instead, the book can be summarized by the following: Flinx breaks into Computer Database on Earth to learn about his past; he finds nothing of interest except one file that mysteriously disappears; he follows the trail of the file; finds his sister in a mysterious alien vessel; loses his sister and the file he seeks; learns nothing of interest. What a joke.
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Summary: Disappointed Greatly
Review: This book is by far the worst of the P&F series. I have all the other books and have read and reread them multiple times. Most of the book merely rehashes parts and themes from his other books and never manages to create any level of storytelling. The whole story is unsatisfying, especially the conclusion. I think that ADF has hit the wall with regard to the Commonwealth theme bacause all his recent books are very unimpressive. The sophistication and compelling plots are not present in the newer books. I highly recommend all his other P&F but stay as far as you can from this latest installment. I am seriously thinking of donating this book to the library.
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Summary: Foster delivers again!
Review: This glimpse through a foggy window into the life of Flinx is classic Foster. In his inimitable fashion, Flinx gets into and out of trouble, using both his frustratingly uncooperative talent, and his trusty wits. Pip (a girl? Who knew?) is there with her characteristic desire for food and companionship. This novel wonderfully suplements the prior Flinx of the Commonwealth sequence, bringing back elements of earlier stories in a nice bit of a visit to memory lane. This would, however, present a bit of difficulty to those who are picking this up as their first Flinx selection: too many gaps in the overall epic are filled in from the reader's memory. The book stands alone wonderfully, but is much more satisfying as a continuation of a story that we've loved for years. Thanks, Mr. Foster. I'm waiting for the next one.
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Summary: A place-holder in the series
Review: This is the 8th Pip and Flinx novel, and my least favorite so far. Dealing with Flinx's never-ending search for his personal history, REUNION actually contains several different reunions, as Flinx runs into the AAnn, Mahnahmi, and a little something left behind by a long-vanished civilization. Flinx starts out on Earth seducing his way into a secure records facility, and from there follows the trail of a crucial file all the way into AAnn space--where he finds that the possessor of the file is the mentally talented and morally challenged young girl he last saw on Ulru-Ujurr. The setup of the book is such that the meeting with Mahnahmi is apparently supposed to be a surprise, but only to those who haven't read the editorial reviews above. Frankly, I would have preferred that Flinx come face-to-face with her much earlier in the book. As it is, the first half of the book is fairly dull. Foster seems to have found a new thesaurus, judging from the number of dubious adjectives that sprinkle the pages, but that doesn't make the action any more interesting. MID-FLINX did a much better job describing camouflaged dangers on an unknown world, and had more of a plot to boot. REUNION is surprisingly lacking in interesting characters; the few humans who appear are mere plot devices, lacking any meaningful contribution to the story. The cynical and ambitious AAnn, when they appear in the narrative, are far more plausible than the humans. The rush of action at the end of the book hints that more sequels are upcoming. Presumably this novel was intended to prepare readers for those future adventures. I would recommend that avid followers of the series read this book; first-time browsers should instead start with an earlier, worthier selection like THE TAR-AIYM KRANG.
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Summary: Great as usual
Review: This series is a favorit of mine. each book can stand alone but, when you read all of them it adds to the enjoyment and understanding. Flynx and Pip compliment each other perfectly.
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Summary: Setting the stage
Review: When I found that ADF had written another Flinx novel I was quite pleased and anxious to read it. Unfortunately, Reunion was a disappointment. This is clearly not a novel that would make new friends (i.e. readers) for Flinx and Pip. Not that it is a badly written or boring, there just isn't too much there. However, what is there appears to be a prologue to a new cycle for Flinx and Pip. The book appears to be setting the stage for the next few novels in the series, hopefully appearing soon. If my suspicions are correct, it will be quite a trip! There is no particular reason to read this book right now, unless you are desperate for a fix of Flinx. On the other hand, there is no reason not to do so.
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Summary: Setting the stage
Review: When I found that ADF had written another Flinx novel I was quite pleased and anxious to read it. Unfortunately, Reunion was a disappointment. This is clearly not a novel that would make new friends (i.e. readers) for Flinx and Pip. Not that it is a badly written or boring, there just isn't too much there. However, what is there appears to be a prologue to a new cycle for Flinx and Pip. The book appears to be setting the stage for the next few novels in the series, hopefully appearing soon. If my suspicions are correct, it will be quite a trip! There is no particular reason to read this book right now, unless you are desperate for a fix of Flinx. On the other hand, there is no reason not to do so.
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Summary: Flinx and Pip again
Review: When I picked up the newest in Alan Dean Fosters Flinx series I was very glad that he was continuing with the special duo of pip and Flinx and he adds on to the mystery of One Philip Lynx nee Flinx we are left waiting to find out more about the threat to man and thranx kind from a coming darkness I can't wait for the next book.
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