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Summary: An interesting story, but is it a novel?
Review: "The Tenth Planet" is an interesting and well-written story involving the approach toward Earth of a previously unknown celestial object. The theme has appeared in SF many times and has been used with varying degrees of success. The plot is fairly predictable. However, the authors do a good job with character development and raising suspense. The story flows smoothly, with people who act and re-act logically (with the exception, perhaps, of a US president who balks at nuclear weapons when faced with the greatest threat ever to the human species.) The annoying aspect of the book is its clear "serial" quality. "The Tenth Planet" is not a novel, but an installment in a story series. Serialization is a very pervasive entity in SF today. Few novels appear to be written without the possibly, at least, of a follow-up work. Fortunately, most of the installments are relatively complete works (e.g., the Honor Harrington series or the Ender Wiggin series). In contrast, "The Tenth Planet" stops in the middle of the action, with a virtual "to be continued ..." statement. This tactic increases revenue for writers and publishers as readers buy the next book to find out what happened. However, the demi-novel format is just unacceptable, and diminishes an otherwise fine work of SF. This approach is very much that of today's comic books. The fact that the authors have written for "X-men" and the "Star Trek" series may not be coincidence
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Summary: Recommend reading for a plane or the beach.
Review: A decent little scifi tale that was clearly "produced" to tie in with an upcoming video game and probably a movie. The first in a trilogy with the other two installments due later this year. Still, the story is cohesive and the writing palatable, which is a lot to say for most science fiction. Recommend reading for a plane or the beach.
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Summary: Recommend reading for a plane or the beach.
Review: A decent little scifi tale that was clearly "produced" to tie in with an upcoming video game and probably a movie. The first in a trilogy with the other two installments due later this year. Still, the story is cohesive and the writing palatable, which is a lot to say for most science fiction. Recommend reading for a plane or the beach.
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Summary: we want more!
Review: A fun and compelling story. Smart, well developed characters make interesting discoveries in a timely way. I stayed up late to finish it!
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Summary: gr8t
Review: a nice boo
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Summary: Pure escapism
Review: Although published as three separate books, the Tenth Planet trilogy should really have been released as a single compilation. None of the three books are able to stand on their own. As a set, they are a light but engaging read. These books are pure escapist fun, with stereotypical characters, some plausible pseudo science and a fast paced plot. As long as you are not expecting great literature like Gene Wolfe and are prepared for sci fi that is more in the spirit of Edgar Rice Burroughs, you will enjoy this series. In the first book, archeologist Leo Cross has discovered evidence of mass destruction through out Earth's history, repeating in precise intervals. Meanwhile, observers at the Hubble III telescope pick up a strange object, six months away on a near collision course with Earth. Earth has six months to guess what is happening and develop a defense. If you enjoyed this series then you will probably like the Heritage Trilogy by Ian Douglas, which is far better written.
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Summary: Pure escapism
Review: Although published as three separate books, the Tenth Planet trilogy should really have been released as a single compilation. None of the three books are able to stand on their own. As a set, they are a light but engaging read. These books are pure escapist fun, with stereotypical characters, some plausible pseudo science and a fast paced plot. As long as you are not expecting great literature like Gene Wolfe and are prepared for sci fi that is more in the spirit of Edgar Rice Burroughs, you will enjoy this series. In the first book, archeologist Leo Cross has discovered evidence of mass destruction through out Earth's history, repeating in precise intervals. Meanwhile, observers at the Hubble III telescope pick up a strange object, six months away on a near collision course with Earth. Earth has six months to guess what is happening and develop a defense. If you enjoyed this series then you will probably like the Heritage Trilogy by Ian Douglas, which is far better written.
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Summary: A real page turner
Review: Although this isn't an original plot thread with the layers of soot, it is presented in a new way. I enjoyed reading the book and hope that the next two books will develop the aliens more and also reveal some of their history.I would recommend this book if you are looking for an entertaining and captivating read without a lot of technical language.
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Summary: An awesome original story!
Review: An explosive novel filled with state-of-the-art technology. The Tenth Planet brings a whole new perspective to our solar system. A must read!
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Summary: Prepare for the rocket ride of you life with Tenth Planet
Review: Before you sit down to read this novel, it should have a brown seal that states, "Warning! You will not be able to put it down." That is exactly what happened to me. Expecting another of Dean Wesley Smith's outstanding novels filled with good solidly human characters complete with flaws and humor, I was more than rewarded by The Tenth Planet. Picking up the novel I immediately became lost in the characters and the incredible plot that develops naturally right before your entranced eyes. The novel, set in the near future of Earth places of all things an archaeologist as the hero who steps forward to prepared mankind for its greatest challenge every. Along the way his terrifying discovery explains much of the major mysteries of our world, such as extinction events, disappearing cultures, and a very odd layer of black soot around the planet. The story develops into a race to save mankind, and along the way we experience the best and the worst that man is capable of. Something Smith does so well when he tells a story, especially one as epic as this. Believe me this novel leaves you wanting much more, and unable to wait for the second novel in this trilogy in the making! If you love good suspense and science fiction rolled into one, this book is a definite!
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