Sword-Dancer

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Summary: One of my top ten favorites
Review: When I first read this book in 1987 I was completely blown away. The book sang to me then and it hasn't lost anything in the last 12 years. The problem with writing in first person is that if the reader doesn't relate with the character they might find themselves at an unconscious level struggling with living in another's skin for the length of the book. Sandtiger and I fit hand-in -glove and I was quite happy to be traipsing through the Punja with Dell and the Stud for company. I can't recommend the series highly enough.

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Summary: Strong Female Character=Heroine on Par with Little Mermaid
Review: [Spoiler in the text] I originally picked up this book because I wanted a new genre to try with my husband. Since the back cover implied a strong male and female character we thought it would be a good choice. The male chauvinist protagonist didn't bother me, it added some character. What angered me was the inability of the female character to actually win a fight. The big climatic battle scene has Del being pushed out of the ring for big strong warrior guy to save her because she is too dumb to realize the other warrior has picked up new tricks and adjust to them. But never fear, warrior guy is there despite the fact that he is supposedly in a poor physical state. If the reader is expecting a strong female character who is capable of taking care of herself, it would be nice if she actually won a fight, especially in the climatic battle scene.