Nimisha's Ship

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Summary: Better than expected
Review: I put off buying this book based on all the negative reviews and picked up a hardcover at less than paperback prices just a few weeks ago... read it in one sitting which I hadn't expected after all the comments about no conflict/suspense....and found it very enjoyable although not my favorite book by Anne - and I've read most of them.

I enjoyed reading all the background provided in the first part of the book and getting the feel of a new SF society - these were up to Anne's usual high standard in my opinion. I also did not think the characters are one dimensional or flat as some other reviewers have mentioned, maybe more subtle. Perhaps it is because this book is meant to be the first in a series - and more development will occur later. Regardless, I enjoyed meeting all these new people although I'd have like more on the Sh'im individuals.

This book is not for someone who likes SF books with lots of violence, running battles and other ACTION to make it move along, but it should satisfy otherwise.

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Summary: Nimisha's Ship
Review: The usual quality book you can expect from Anne McCaffrey. Good story line, action, diversity of charaters, and a begining to a new world. Ann McCaffrey always provides a good read with out resorting to the violence and sex in most books on the market.

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Summary: Stardust
Review: Maroon Killashandra on Doona, have her meet an even more empathic and supportive Sean Shongili, extract all suspense and danger, and you'll have _Nimisha's Ship_. Unlike memorable McCaffrey heroines of yore, Nimisha has no need to grow and change, as she's brilliant, beautiful, poised, and powerful from the early pages. Even being marooned on a planet with defeated exploratory teams barely ruffles her hair or mars her manicure. It's a good thing the early settlers of Pern did not have Nimisha's ship-design skills, as they would have developed a high technological civilization in approximately 25 minutes, and we would have been denied some of McCaffrey's best books.

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Summary: A thoroughly good read
Review: I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't too technical (as some stories can be), the character development was good and the pace was quick. McCaffrey always spins a good story, and this is no exception. I base my like/dislike of a story on whether or not it "takes me away" -- this one did. Well worth it.

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Summary: I liked it!
Review: I liked this book! I enjoyed the characters and the plot. Nimisha is a strong women that is smart and capable of being on her own. She becomes heir to her father's shipyard and only inproves the business and ships. Her masterpiece, Fiver, is a ship that has had years in the making. Nimisha takes Fiver out on the maiden voyage and the unexpected happens. Of course, this book isn't the Pern series, but I enjoyed it none the less. There are many things that could happen in the next book that I can not wait to find out. If you enjoyed Pern and Freedom's series, than I strongly recommend Nimisha's ship.

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Summary: disappointed
Review: The plot is written for a 12 year old. None of the usual intrigue found in her works. No creative environments.

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Summary: A pleasing read...
Review: This was my first contact with Ms. McCaffrey's works. I have seen her on the shelf for years, but have passed her fantasies by for more sci-fi fare. This story started out with all the potential of a great yarn, but somewhere beyond half way, it lost the tension. Though a nice story to the end, the drama seemed to be lost and awaited dangers and a denouement never appeared. Perhaps this story has a sequel waiting in the wings where the villain waits.

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Summary: Fun Story
Review: I read for relaxation and escape and this story is both. The plot is fairly uncomplicated and has more of a romance twist than technological. Nimesha and the other females of her family are shown as strong, business-wise and responsible in a society where many of it's "elite" are irresponsible and uncaring. When Nimesha becomes "stranded" in an unknown sector of the galaxy, she joins other survivors of the wormhole in building a society on a reasonably hospitable planet. There are exploration trips to nearby planets and plans to return for more indepth analysis that are in the future plans. Not all the beasties on Erehwon are friendly! This book has opened a whole new area of endeavor for Ms. McCaffrey now that she has concluded her Rowan series, and I hope that she visits Nimesha again and lets us know how she prospers.

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Summary: Readable
Review: _Nimsha's Ship is a VERY standard "lost in space" plot and if she'd bothered to put any *people* it, it would be ok reading. She's populated it, however, with tissue-thin paper puppets without even the advantages of the Balinese or Japanese prototypes which have at least some historical personality. Oh, it's not going to be any trouble to finish it. The actual order of words is professional -- and it certainly isn't burdened with anything new or different to cause indigestion. My greatest regret is that I paid book club prices for it. This is strictly a UBS item.* To top it off, the cover art is awful.

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Summary: A little disappointed but ready to see what comes next......
Review: I am a long time McCaffrey fan and was disappointed with the Rowan series after about the 2nd book - didn't hold my attention and I just can't get into. The Dragonriders have a special place in my heart and am a solid fan of the Planet Pirates/Generations, Crystal Singer Freedom and Ship Who Sang series as well. So I was looking forward to something in new and uncharted territory. My problem with Nimishia's Ship was that it didn't do anything new and I found myself jumping over parts to get to some action. While a pleasant read with potentially fascinating characters, I found I could put the book down (this has hardly happened to me with McCaffrey except for the listed disappointments above). I am hoping that it is just the foundation (a well-laid out foundation and guide to a new "universe" if that is the case) and that subsequent books will have more action/drama. However, I do encourage folks to read it - especially if they have been turned off by her more hardcore stuff - its a decent introduction to this versatile and award winning writer.