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Summary: I could not make myself finish this book
Review: I have read- and loved- several Anne McCaffrey books, but this was not one of them. I was repulsed when I came to the part where Mrs. McCaffrey attempts to set up a mystery-Talent who has a secret enmity for the aliens aboard. However, she repeatedly gave away who it was- from the looks on the character's face, to a near-outright confession. These seemed to me to be an insult to the reader's intelligence and made this book one of a very few books which I was too disgusted to finish. Still, part of my disappointment stems from the knowledge that she can write much better than this, and has.
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Summary: Good, but a few peeves....
Review: I listened to the Audio version of Damia's children, and found that it was quite well-narrated. And while I liked this book, I would prefer a book which focused on a single character rather than a novel split into three parts. By rights this should be three books.The plot is simple: with a threat of the HIVE upon them, the telepathic 'talented' Lyon children must help their parents defend earth from....The predations of a vicious insect species, but are they so vicious? Only the Lyon children seem capable of figuring this out. I think that the author may fall into a bit of a rut with this series. The Lyon children are 'super' kids, squeaky clean, friendly and well-adjusted. While I understand that they have lots of responsibility, these children are too perfect. They are more competant, more intelligent, and more powerful than anyone else. . No WONDER some Terran's resent them.Two things that skeeved ne out about this book: Number One: How easily these 'children' are manipulated by the adults. I would hope that in the future they have some form of child labor laws Number Two: The second story about Theon, where he has a relationship with a much older army nurse. Ick. this completely skeeved me out. I guess its just my western mind, but a relationship between a teenager and a much older woman and this person a nurse in a position of authority is pretty gross. No thanks! Ick. Ick. Double Ick! Overall, the second story cost this book two stars. Not as good as some of her earlier works.
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Summary: New heroes(together with the old),new challenges
Review: It's interesting to read about Damia's children;their personalities,relationships,the challenges they faced,and the lives they lead.The characters of the previous books("The Rowan" and "Damia") are not forgotten,and we still hear about them and see their involvement.This book has more technical details,especially about the Hivers.A good read!
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Summary: New heroes(together with the old),new challenges
Review: It's interesting to read about Damia's children;their personalities,relationships,the challenges they faced,and the lives they lead.The characters of the previous books("The Rowan" and "Damia") are not forgotten,and we still hear about them and see their involvement.This book has more technical details,especially about the Hivers.A good read!
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Summary: New heroes(together with the old),new challenges
Review: It's interesting to read about Damia's children;their personalities,relationships,the challenges they faced,and the lives they lead.The characters of the previous books("The Rowan" and "Damia") are not forgotten,and we still hear about them and see their involvement.This book has more technical details,especially about the Hivers.A good read!
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Summary: Wonderful, Wonderful, and more Wonderful!
Review: Now this was even better than Damia. In four different perspectives, basically, it was enthralling. The relashionships with the 'Dinis are great and unique, and the Queen the find and how she's saved... great! A great sequel to Damia and The Rowan.
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Summary: Exelent book
Review: This is a very good book. All the people seem very real and the book makes you feel like your there with Damia's family.
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