RazorEdge:
Something different, a story well thought out. You might find it here, give this one a try. I think you will enjoy it.
United States on Mar 13, 2024
Bernhard:
Das einzig wirklich schlechte an diesem Buch ist, dass es nur eine Länge von ca. 200 Seiten aufweist. Ein echter Page Turner in einem der spannendsten Settings, das ich in letzter Zeit gelesen habe! Die Handlung entspinnt sich frei nach Arthur C. Clarkes drittem Gesetz („Jede hinreichend fortschrittliche Technologie ist von Magie nicht zu unterscheiden") auf einem beinahe verwaisten Außenposten irgendwo im Universum. Im Sinne von: die überlegene Gründerrasse trifft auf die wieder ins archaische abgedrifteten Nachfahren von Kolonisten. Die innerlichen Kämpfe der Protagonisten und deren Begleiter werden hervorragend und schlüssig herausgearbeitet. Auch bleiben bis zum Schluss viele Fragen offen und man weiß eigentlich gar nicht so genau, was konkret die Bedrohung nun war. Doch das stört insofern nicht, als der Lösungsansatz in sich wieder glaubwürdig bleibt. Auch weiß man nicht so recht, ob sich der Roman nun irgendwie in den Kanon der Tchaikovsky'schen Buchreihen einfügt und quasi einen unbedeutenden Nebenschauplatz darstellt oder nicht. Das könnten vermutlich eingefleischte Fans beantworten.
FAZIT: ein wirklich spannendes und kurzweiliges Buch,...
Germany on Feb 20, 2024
Grigory Nudelman:
Unexpected in every way, this book surprises with its unusual narrative and ultimately human message of hope. Diverting and fun.Well done.
United States on Jan 24, 2024
Edwin Mathias:
Who would have thought that a tale featuring two protagonists doomed to never fully understand each other, could be so satisfying?!
Definitely worth a read.
India on Nov 26, 2023
Pibbsworth Zwischenlanken:
This is a beautiful, heart-wrenching fairy tale told from two viewpoints: an abandoned wizard / anthropologist; and an impetuous princess / savior.
Canada on Sep 28, 2023
MHHC:
Not a long book. Interesting. Sort of a sketch. Late human on an outpost with the natives. Science vs magic. Then along comes Oblivion from Elder Scrolls. Hah. Wish the book was longer and more revealing. So not a complaint, just left me wanting more. Of something. But very good as far as it went.
United States on Aug 21, 2023
Kindle Customer:
I loved this book from start to finish. It mixes the best bits of futuristic sci-fi technology set against the backdrop of a medieval world. The clever juxtaposition of language between these 2 world's says a lot about what we learn and understand over time.
United Kingdom on Jul 11, 2023
Customer o Kindle:
I'm brand new to Tchaikovsky and I can see why he is so well-loved! Elder Race creates an interesting, well thought-out world with just enough detail. The pacing, plot, and narrative are super polished. The difficulty of communications across a Sci-Fi to Phantasy gap is an interesting wrinkle and I like how it is handled. The characters are more sketches than fully realized personalities, but overall the book left me wanting more, so fair enough. I appreciated the story's lack of a torturous romance, and even more so the lack of gratititous cruelty that many quest tales seem to lean on. I can live with ONE reformed thief missing a few fingers if cutting and beating each other doesn't define the whole breeches-wearing post-tech culture in a lazy shortcut. No Leering Landlords, hooray! I will certainly be reading more from this highly accomplished and respected writer, and it looks like I will have plenty to discover.
United States on Apr 24, 2022
Lourie Sanchez:
A formidable story for upcoming writer, I love the dual forms of description from different perspectives. Amazing I highly recommend
Mexico on Dec 04, 2021
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| Sale off | $2 OFF | $11 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 118 reviews | 293 reviews | 641 reviews |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Alien Invasion Science Fiction | Alien Invasion Science Fiction | Alien Invasion Science Fiction | |
| Best Sellers Rank | #519 in Alien Invasion Science Fiction #3,106 in Science Fiction Adventures #4,731 in Epic Fantasy | #2,106 in Alien Invasion Science Fiction #2,775 in First Contact Science Fiction #5,344 in Science Fiction Romance | #659 in First Contact Science Fiction #1,458 in Space Operas #2,289 in Science Fiction Adventures |
| ISBN-10 | 1250768721 | 1989761976 | 0316332917 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250768728 | 978-1989761977 | 978-0316332910 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8,679 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,774 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 24,848 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.55 x 7.95 inches | 5.5 x 0.53 x 8.5 inches | 6.45 x 1.9 x 9.55 inches |
| Epic Fantasy (Books) | Epic Fantasy | ||
| Publisher | Tor.com; First Edition | ISBN Canada | Orbit |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces | 9.8 ounces | 1.55 pounds |
| Paperback | 202 pages | 232 pages | |
| Science Fiction Adventures | Science Fiction Adventures | Science Fiction Adventures |
United States on Mar 20, 2024