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The Golden One (LucasFilm's Alien Chronicles, Book 1)

The Golden One (LucasFilm's Alien Chronicles, Book 1)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Recommended - surprisingly deep
Review: I picked this up expecting it to be a light "space opera" and was pleasantly startled by great characterizations and a surprisingly subtle and even-handed exploration of the nature of power and exploitation. For readers who want a simple sci-fi adventure, there's plenty of action and exotica to hold the interest, but those looking deeper will find many echoes of our own world's "Haves"/"Have-Nots" status quo, and the decline of the five-hundred-year hegemony of Western culture. Far from your typical Ming-the-Merciless baddies, the Viis slavemasters are not so much Evil as preoccupied with maintaining their crumbling "American Dream", unfortunately focussing on style, appearance, and coddling their self-esteem, rather than on the search for knowledge. Anyone who likes the "Nausicaa" graphic novel saga (- Very highly recommended, BTW) may see a similar character in Ampris, a young female protagonist with the strength to lead a great struggle, yet whose great compassion leads her to view those who oppose her as misguided, rather than as enemies. I hadn't previously encountered Deborah Chester but now I'd like to take a look at her other works.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the most interesting books I've ever read!
Review: I've read a ton of sci-fi and fantasy books like the rest of creative brethen. I have to say that this is one of the most intesting books I've ever read! Every new character and scene gives an insight into a fascinating world of alien races, imperial intrigue, and stellar technology.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Watch out StarWars !
Review: In the hands of the right person (like Deborah Chester) this book could make an excellent script that might be able to give the Star Wars Trilogy a run for it's money. Nah!!! The story thus far is a true page turner but I must agree with other reviewers that the other books are going to be too few and far between.If you can't stand the wait between books you might want to give this one a year or two when it comes out in a trilogy box.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very engrossing, make you want more!
Review: This book immediatly gripped my imagination, with its far of universe and old culture. It would leave you wanting to know what happen to the charactors, and then finally let you down to another adventure. Even though I am a guy, I was constantly yerning to find out what would happen to Ampris next, sometimes wanting to skip Elrabin and go to were I saw Ampris's name. My only gripe is, WHEN IS THE NEXT ADDITION???? P.S. I am hooked on this Trilogy already.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Definately worth the read!
Review: The author paints a fascinating world with just the right touch of character development and just enough action and intrigue to keep you reading without wasting trees and ink on every silly detail. All too often, authors try to paint too vivid a picture of the world they're creating, spending entire chapters explaining why a character likes to twiddle their thumbs. Fortunately, Deborah Chestor is an excellent author who can tell a rich, full story without boring you for even a page. Although I don't like the fact that I'll need to wait for many months for the next book, it will be worth the wait.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: READ IT! It's a marvelous book.
Review: A great book with amazing characters. You should read it, but waiting for the others in this trilogy is a killer.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!
Review: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK. THE CHARACTERS ARE VERY GOOD, AND THE STORYLINE IS EXCELLENT!! HOWEVER, WAITING FOR THE OTHER TWO BOOKS IS A KILLER!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Contactis needed, great book, need next one now not in 10/98
Review: The character development is great. The plot is entertaining and lively. The website is zilch, needs way to leave messages for author or to contact other readers of series. No hints given for book two or three. October might be to long between books, consider the marketing. Could make an interesting science fiction show. Would need a little help to strengthen the movement for movie. Keep up the good work and thanks for a forum.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An excellent story!
Review: I was captured by the story and read the entire book in just a few sittings. I liked the way that the characters were introduced and developed, and enjoyed the contrasts between the rich and leisurely lifestyles of the ruling race with the utter filth and disgust that the subservient races could never escape. There is a George Orwell slant to the story, with the underlying message that absolute power corrupts absolutely. I look forward to justice being served in the next two books. I did not know that the remaining books in the trilogy had not yet been written, and I was not happy to learn that I would have to wait several months for the next book. I wish that I had waited until all the books were in print before I started reading The Golden One. I do like the author's style of writing, and commend her on her ability to tell an interesting and captivating story. I strongly recommend this book, but would advise that you wait until all three books are in print before you get started. I hate having to wait for the rest of the story!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Worth reading, but you might want to wait . . .
Review: The author is a very good story teller and catches you up in this tale of oppressed races and how they exist in a world ruled by the whims of their oppressive rulers. The plot provides two very different views of this existence. One is a street urchin that must grow up by using its wits to survive in the ghettos. The other is adopted (bought) by an upper crust family and raised in a luxurious world of priveledge - all the while being reminded that it is part of a sub-class.

The story moves along with a lot of adventure, a decent vocabulary and a very interesting edge to the plot's progress that doesn't leave you thinking, "Yeah, I knew that was going to happen!" The linking of the two threads also keeps you guessing on how they will come together and how their joining could possibly result in the outcome hinted at by the marketing blurbs printed on the cover (and of course, repeated in the Amazon listing).

As you round a corner and realize you are at the three-quarter point on completing the book it becomes obvious that this plot cannot climax and resolve the tale in the ramaining space. It was at that point that I developed the sinking feeling that I will have to await the publishing of the remainder of the trilogy to satisfy my curiosity. It is disappointing to find that you will be left hanging and must wait. It was not made clear on the cover of the book that it was a trilogy - or not clear enough that I missed that detail.

I will wait until both of the final two volumes are available before I take up the second book - but I will finish the story.


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