Restoree

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Summary: Sara gets it all
Review: "Restoree" is no literary masterpiece, but it's still great fun to read. It's the kind of book to curl up with when you want something relatively mindless but comforting and not too trashy. It's not McCaffery's strongest, but it's my favorite. The SF elements are a bit dated in concept and the characters are not too deep, but it all work wells in combination with the romance. The ugly duckling-to-swan motif is one that rings a lot of bells. The thought of waking up as a better version of yourself, saving the day, and in the process snagging the hero always has appeal.

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Summary: imaginative reading
Review: "restoree" simply makes you think about government in general, imagine a surreal world of green oceans, and get nightmares of being eaten alive by monsters from outer space. i wonder if the makers of the movie "alien" had any idea about the "restoree"

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Summary: One of her best!
Review: A simple, exciting story with great characters and plot. Yes it is somewhat predictable. No it is not a LOTR for convoluted or complicated plot. What it is a really FUN read. Of all the books I read I keep very few for my personnel library, this is one I kept. This was one of her first and I think one of her best!

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Summary: One of her best!
Review: A simple, exciting story with great characters and plot. Yes it is somewhat predictable. No it is not a LOTR for convoluted or complicated plot. What it is a really FUN read. Of all the books I read I keep very few for my personnel library, this is one I kept. This was one of her first and I think one of her best!

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Summary: Great reomance/science fiction. Imaginative and sexy.
Review: An entertaining romp - romance, heros (and heroines), evildoers, mind-control, a plot to overthrow the government! Will it work? Enjoy seeing people overcome fear and personal prejudice for love. Well written

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Summary: First McCaffrey Novel
Review: Fans of Pern should be interested to read this early McCaffrey, published in 1967.

This book features the strong-minded heroine Sara, who finds herself suddenly on another planet with a new body and a big problem. Sara becomes involved in the politics and intrigues of her new environment. Her better nature and her fear for her new love overcome the risk that she faces as an illegal and dreaded Restoree.

The book stands up well after all this time. McCaffrey is a talented writer and the book does not read as either dated or stilted. It may not be for everyone (I preferred Pern myself) but if you like the genre, it could well turn into a McCaffrey favorite. It should appeal to McCaffrey fans, fans of Science Fiction romance, and romance readers in general. Although there are some mild sexual situations, it is safe and probably very enjoyable reading for younger readers.

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Summary: This is my all time favorite reading.
Review: I also have a 1967 copy of this book which is held together with magic tape. I was so pleased to get a new copy of this book. I probably have read it at least 100 times or more. I would't even loan it out because I was afraid it would come back unreadable. I too would like to have the story continued. Sara and Harlan could have a lot of adventures trying to find earth. Since I have a new copy of this book I loaned it to a young friend and she is also entranced with this book.

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Summary: A very nifty story by Ms. McCaffrey!
Review: I have a '67 copy of this book...much the worse for wear from many readings. Since she has gone on to expound on quite a few of her earlier works, I would love to see her do the same with this one. Sara & Harlan are a great two-some and I still think of this as one of my favorite works of hers. Easily read, it is more than capable of standing alone. A must for any McCaffrey fan.

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Summary: One of my all-time favorites - a sci-fi romance
Review: I love this book. A new alien world, a homely librarian who is transformed into the widely admired and beautiful girlfriend of a world leader, a little romance, a happy ending, what more is there to ask for? No deep thinking or surprises in this romantic "formula" book with a sci-fi twist, just kick back and enjoy. I've re-read this book several times, most recently aloud to my 15 year old daughter, who also loved it. However, I suspect it could be catagorized as a "woman's" book, guys might not like it as well. My husband says "too much feelings, not enough blood and guts!"

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Summary: One of my all-time favorites - a sci-fi romance
Review: I love this book. A new alien world, a homely librarian who is transformed into the widely admired and beautiful girlfriend of a world leader, a little romance, a happy ending, what more is there to ask for? No deep thinking or surprises in this romantic "formula" book with a sci-fi twist, just kick back and enjoy. I've re-read this book several times, most recently aloud to my 15 year old daughter, who also loved it. However, I suspect it could be catagorized as a "woman's" book, guys might not like it as well. My husband says "too much feelings, not enough blood and guts!"