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Summary: I couldn't put it down
Review: I really liked the Dragons of Pern series, and loved the Crystal Singer books, but none of them caught my attention like Restoree. I found myself absolutely unable to put the book down, even though it meant staying up into the wee hours of the morning. I read it again in the same week, which is unheard of for me. If you like McCaffrey, you'll love this.
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Summary: How could she?
Review: I was shocked at the lack of realism this book pounded into my mind. The idea of a human learning a new language and culture in less than 6 months was laughable. I addore Anne's other works, in fact I read all I can get my hands on, but this was drivel that I will more than willingly sell to a used book store. This was a sad, sad manuscript.
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Summary: Restoree
Review: It's great to see that this book has been re-issued. Restoree and The White Dragon have been my favorite books for the last 20 years. It's a thrill to see new 'dragon' books, but it would be awesome to see a sequel to Restoree! Sara and Harlan make a great team!
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Summary: A simple but yet lovable novell.
Review: Mrs MacCaffrey's ability to kick life into a rather undeveloped story is astonishing. This is one of those stories you get a feeling the author has concentrated on and put a lot of emotional effort in, at least compared to later books. I aggree; this one is worthy of a sequel.
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Summary: Restoree was my introduction to Anne McCaffrey
Review: My admiration for Anne McCaffrey's work began with Restoree some 30 years ago. A girlfriend loaned it to me and I sat up all night reading it under a blanket with a flashlight. I must have read it at least a half dozen times before I returned it to her. I purchased my own copy, read it several more times, and finally loaned it to another student, never to be seen again. It was a love story, an adventure, even a political thriller. Above all, it was refreshing and entertaining.
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Summary: Restoree
Review: OK, OK, so the plot has holes. Yes, the villans are straight out of a comic book. So what? The SF setting and plot are just the framework for a love story - and a very nice one it is, too. Unlike most books, the hero is secondary. Our heroine, Sara, is the star of the book. Intelligent, observant, and compassionate, she is thrust into a new and frightening world. To add to the confusion, she's always been ugly, but is suddenly beautiful. Who is the patient in this wierd hospital, and what should she do?Restoree could just as easily been set in Nazi Germany, or any number of settings. Irrelevant. This is above all a love story, and one you will want to revisit. It's a crying shame there has never been a sequel.
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Summary: You just gotta love Sara
Review: OK, OK, so the plot has holes. Yes, the villans are straight out of a comic book. So what? The SF setting and plot are just the framework for a love story - and a very nice one it is, too. Unlike most books, the hero is secondary. Our heroine, Sara, is the star of the book. Intelligent, observant, and compassionate, she is thrust into a new and frightening world. To add to the confusion, she's always been ugly, but is suddenly beautiful. Who is the patient in this wierd hospital, and what should she do? Restoree could just as easily been set in Nazi Germany, or any number of settings. Irrelevant. This is above all a love story, and one you will want to revisit. It's a crying shame there has never been a sequel.
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Summary: One Great Book
Review: One of Anne's early books and one of her best. You won't want to put it down and then you will want to reread it when you're finished. Great fantasy with a touch of romance. Some reviews may say this book is unrealistic but why ruin a good book with realism. Fantastic read.
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Summary: A poor effort
Review: Probably Anne McCaffery's worst effort. The opening conversation is impossible to follow until you have read most of the book and met the characters; then you can go back and reread it. The bad guys are anonymous monsters, and loose ends are left all over the place.
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Summary: Anne's first novel
Review: Several years back I wrote to Anne McCaffrey, and told her that Restoree was the novel that hooked me into science fiction. She replied to me, and let me know that it was her first novel, and that she had taken the title from words that describe a strong, independent woman. How sorry I am that I didn't keep the description! (Can you figure it out?) While you may find the novel lacking in depth, you will be drawn into a world where a woman can take control of her destiny, and triumph in the end.
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