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Summary: Nicely done First Contact novel.
Review: A very nice science fiction novel which explores First Contact between two very different alien races and does it from the point of view of both species. The novel is compact and efficient, managing to capture the major political reactions without needing to make them overly byzantine or complex. Conspicuous villains are not on offer. Rather, Foster tackles the origins of prejudice and offers a possible model of moving forward. The book points out that contact between unlike peoples can also offer important opportunities for change within both affected cultures.
The resolution, like the rest of the book, is very gentle. At this point in science fiction and world history it may feel slightly dated or overly hopeful. On the other hand, perhaps a healthy dose of resolvable conflict is a welcome and necessary thing. You decide.
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Summary: Basic First Contact
Review: An intriguing exploration of first contact seen through alien eyes. Foster's Thranx are well-thought-out aliens, and it's fun to watch the humans from their point of view. This is a good re-reader.
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Summary: THE BEST HUMAN TELEPATH NOVEL I'VE READ THE ONLY 1 I'VE READ
Review: First of all, I'd like to say that I've never read any of Octavia Butler's novels. My loss. This is THE BEST HUMAN TELEPATH NOVEL I'VE READ. In fact, it's THE ONLY 1 I'VE READ. It's about a boy named Flinx. Flinx is unique among humans in that he's a telepath. One day, Flinx meets the members of a grasshopper-like race and he's able to communicate with them. Allan Dean Foster, who wrote the Star Trek Log books, based on the short-lived Star Trek cartoon series of the '70s, wrote this book. I HIGHLY recommend it. If you ever have a chance to read another Allan Dean Foster book, make that the prequel to this one--Flinx In Flux. No, I haven't read that one either. Again, my loss.
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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Review: I love this book.It is the best sci-fi book I have ever read.It is a sentimental and addicting book.From his larval stage to meeting the "two legged-soft skinned beast".Ryozenzuzex is the best Character in all books I have ever read.It is the best and always will be.
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Summary: Alan Dean Foster's best work
Review: I rate "Nor Crystal Tears" as Alan Dean Foster's best work, and as one of the best books I have ever read. It is a masterfully written story of first contact. With rarely a dull moment, it really is worth reading.If you haven't read anything by Alan Dean Foster, this is a good place to start.
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Summary: Alan Dean Foster's best work
Review: I rate "Nor Crystal Tears" as Alan Dean Foster's best work, and as one of the best books I have ever read. It is a masterfully written story of first contact. With rarely a dull moment, it really is worth reading. If you haven't read anything by Alan Dean Foster, this is a good place to start.
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Summary: Alan Dean Foster's best work
Review: I rate "Nor Crystal Tears" as Alan Dean Foster's best work, and as one of the best books I have ever read. It is a masterfully written story of first contact. With rarely a dull moment, it really is worth reading. If you haven't read anything by Alan Dean Foster, this is a good place to start.
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Summary: First Alan Dean Foster I read... still a favorite
Review: I read this when it first came out... ages ago. It was my first Alan Dean Foster novel and got me hooked. I still have the book, and while the cover is a bit tattered, I still read it every few years. The main character in this novel is an alien and we get to learn and experience his world through his eyes. It's only later in the book do we get to encounter the real aliens, humans, and what transpires when these two very different races meet and try to understand each other. A great read, with great perspective and characters.
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Summary: First Alan Dean Foster I read... still a favorite
Review: I read this when it first came out... ages ago. It was my first Alan Dean Foster novel and got me hooked. I still have the book, and while the cover is a bit tattered, I still read it every few years. The main character in this novel is an alien and we get to learn and experience his world through his eyes. It's only later in the book do we get to encounter the real aliens, humans, and what transpires when these two very different races meet and try to understand each other. A great read, with great perspective and characters.
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Summary: A good first contact and a good place to start.
Review: More than ten years after first reading it and having read many other first contact books this one is still my favorite. While doing first contact from an aliens view has been done more realisticly, such as the The Chanur Saga, none has done it quite as fun. Foster has an ability to capture both seriousness and fun in his writing and this book in no exception. This book is a good jumping off point for potential Fosterites and a great book for long time fans.
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