- Paperback: 390 pages
- Publisher: Meisha Merlin Publishing, Inc. (April 5 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1892065428
- ISBN-13: 978-1892065421
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,626,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The author who introduced us to Drewcilia Qwah in Queen of Denial, now presents us RJ, an in-your-face rebel leader, in Chains of Freedom, the first title of the Chains trilogy. RJ, like Drew, is a strong heroine and leader, but unlike Drew, knows how to get her point across without colorful language. She is a woman of few words; her style of communication involves the use of a chain and blaster. When political prisoner David Grant ran from the forced labor camp where he'd been imprisoned, his only thought was of escape. However fate turns its hand, and as he runs blindly through the forest he literally runs into the one person who can help him in his fight against the all-powerful Reliance. RJ is the rebel Elite who's been raiding supply trains and sabotaging Reliance facilities so successfully that even the work-units know her name. With David's innocent enthusiasm and desire for justice and RJ's knowledge of weapons and warfare they begin to chip away at the Reliance armor. This is a fast-paced, character-based, science fiction adventure with real heroes, villains, and events that develop in believable and exciting directions. With introduction by C. J. Cherryh on why you should be reading Selina Rosen!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, fast read,
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This review is from: Chains Of Freedom (Paperback)
"Chains of Freedom" is a fun, fast read. RJ is a soldier, an Elite, one of the highest caste members of the Reliance; she's now out for vengeance, after the Reliance made her do something she strongly disagreed with (killing non-soldiers for the "greater good" of the Reliance). David Grant is an escaped worker on the run. David's managed to teach himself to read and write, something not many workers manage to do; he's intelligent and has the soul of a fighter.RJ takes him in, mainly because she trusts him instinctively. As things go on, we find out more about RJ the super-soldier and David the worker-turned-politician, and see what drives them together -- and apart. It's a very quick read that raises some interesting points amidst the trappings of a more or less standard space opera plot. Basically, why should we trust our leaders? How can we keep absolute power from corrupting absolutely? And it answers an unusual question -- what would happen if identical twins were raised differently? Would they be the same, or would they be different? And why? Very interesting ideas are the subtext to an engaging, interesting read. Four stars, recommended. Barb Caffrey
4.0 out of 5 stars
CHAINS OF FREEDOM UNLEASHES!,
By Apollo Reader (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chains Of Freedom (Paperback)
Thanks once again to Amazon.com and their insightful reviewers that turned me onto this novel. This was my 1st Rosen novel that I have read and it was exactly what the other reviewers said it was - a fast-paced rollercoaster ride chock-full of action/adventure and raw emotion.Chains of Freedom never slowed down and therefore was a fast read. Selina Rosen has a unique style of writing all of her own, and it comes across with a furious pace from bloodly violence to the love of the human heart and soul. RJ is a heroine you won't soon forget. I will definately be looking forward to reading the next CHAIN novel, as well as trying out her seemingly widely known series. 'Chains of Freedom' is mainly a future earth that has gone through a nuclear holocaust and taken over by a corporate monster-type conglomeration called the Reliance. The Reliance rules with an iron fist and has made the human population forget about Old Earth. But RJ hasn't forgotten! Her father Stewart is a scientist who makes his children very unique indeed. That's one of the things that is so fun about reading this novel, seeing the super sisters on opposing sides and battling it out all in the names of love and freedom. If you like fast-paced sci-fi/futuristic action/adventure with a love story at its core - then CHAINS OF FREEDOM is for you!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book 1 of 3,
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This review is from: Chains Of Freedom (Paperback)
David Grant had been a disgruntled farm work "unit" who was placed in a prison work camp because he had tried to talk the people in his village into rebelling from The Reliance (the so-called government). The worst day in Reliance history happened when David escaped and ran into RJ. RJ used to be one of the best in the Reliance's military. RJ had been "Elite". When ordered to kill women and children in cold blood, she went rogue instead. She found David, he was dead than alive, and they agreed to join forces. David knew how to make speeches and please the crowds. RJ knew how the Reliance worked and how to kill. Together they would build an army and become the Reliance's worst nightmare! **** Here is a well written tale with wonderful characters that will keep you glued page-after-page. I admit that David got on my nerves often, but that just goes to show you the author's talent. I considered him "real". RJ is surrounded by mystery and I, as the reader, was eager to learn more. My pace of reading picked up any time RJ began talking about herself. The book ended at a good stopping place; however, I was still left begging for more. Recommended! Reviewed by Detra Fitch
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