They inherited their mother's legendary powers of telepathy. But Damia's children will need more than psionic Talent to face the enemy's children--an alien race more insect than human...
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Here McCaffrey introduces another generation in her saga of a family of powerful psionic Talents ( The Rowan and Damia ) raised to serve the Nine Star League. The eight children of Damia and Afra Raven-Lyon approach the threshold of maturity on Iota Aurogae, where they have been raised with young Mrdinis, the only other intelligent life that humankind has encountered--save for the pernicious Hive Culture, which has sought to destroy all other species in its drive to expand through the universe. The eldest teenager, Laria, is sent to the homeworld of the Mrdinis to improve relations between the two species. Thian, the oldest boy, encounters residual human prejudice and almost loses his life when he serves as liaison with a mixed human-Mrdini fleet. The other children contribute their own Talents and insight during stressful periods of human-nonhuman interaction. Certain to be a success with McCaffrey's fans, this initial entry in a promising series offers winning, carefully developed young characters, an attractive alien society and an enemy drawn with more than a touch of mystery and ambiguity. Science Fiction Book Club main selection; Doubleday Book Club alternate.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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YA-A sequel to The Rowan (1990) and Damia (1992, both Ace), this is the third book in the Raven-Lyons family saga. In The Rowan, McCaffrey developed FT&T, Federal Telepath and Teleport. This organization, through the use of psi talents, is responsible for interstellar communication via telepathy, and for cargo/passenger transportation by means of teleportation. While the first book tells Rowan's story, and the second centers around the daughter of Rowan and Jeff Raven, Damia's Children concerns the eight children of Damia and Afra, especially Laria, Thian, and Rojer who, working with their alien allies the Mrdinis, again confront the Hive culture. The author has created memorable, strong characters who are believable and well fleshed out. This is McCaffrey at her best.
John Lawson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
John Lawson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I listened to the Audio version of Damia's children, and found that it was quite well-narrated. And while I liked this book, I would prefer a book which focused on a single character rather than a novel split into three parts. By rights this should be three books.
The plot is simple: with a threat of the HIVE upon them, the telepathic 'talented' Lyon children must help their parents defend earth from....The predations of a vicious insect species, but are they so vicious? Only the Lyon children seem capable of figuring this out.
I think that the author may fall into a bit of a rut with this series. The Lyon children are 'super' kids, squeaky clean, friendly and well-adjusted. While I understand that they have lots of responsibility, these children are too perfect. They are more competant, more intelligent, and more powerful than anyone else. <Sighs>. No WONDER some Terran's resent them.
Two things that skeeved ne out about this book: Number One: How easily these 'children' are manipulated by the adults. I would hope that in the future they have some form of child labor laws Number Two: The second story about Theon, where he has a relationship with a much older army nurse. Ick. this completely skeeved me out. I guess its just my western mind, but a relationship between a teenager and a much older woman and this person a nurse in a position of authority is pretty gross. No thanks! Ick. Ick. Double Ick!
Overall, the second story cost this book two stars. Not as good as some of her earlier works.
By erin
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I absolutely love Anne McCaffrey and have read all of her books. I would have given this book five stars but i think that the books before this, The Rowan and Damia, were unbeatable so I couldn't rate this one as equal. I love the whole telekinesis idea. This book continues with the Primes moving stuff from planet to planet with telikinesis, only it follows Damia's children. A reader should definately read The Rowan and then Damia before reading this book.
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It's interesting to read about Damia's children;their personalities,relationships,the challenges they faced,and the lives they lead.The characters of the previous books("The Rowan" and "Damia") are not forgotten,and we still hear about them and see their involvement.This book has more technical details,especially about the Hivers.A good read!
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Damia's children
Anne McCaffrey has done it again! Another great book. It follows the story of Damia's 4 eldist children, Laria, Isthian, Rojer and Zara. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2000
1.0 out of 5 stars
I could not make myself finish this book
I have read- and loved- several Anne McCaffrey books, but this was not one of them. I was repulsed when I came to the part where Mrs. Read more
Published on Aug 24 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I expected more after reading The Rowan and Damia. I think the novel could have been much improved if it had again focused on the viewpoint of one main character, as was done in... Read more
Published on July 9 1999
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If I could I would give "Damia's Children" higher than a 5
Damia's Children is a wonderful follow up to The Rowan and Damia. This is a wonderful series. Anne McCaffrey is a gifted writer and I love reading about telekentics and the things... Read more
Published on Feb 20 1999
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Exelent book
This is a very good book. All the people seem very real and the book makes you feel like your there with Damia's family.
Published on Jan 26 1999
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An EXCELLENT BOOK. Need I say more?
I admit that I read this book before The Rowan, or Damia, but I'm sure that it's not going to make any differene on how I'll think of the series. Read more
Published on Aug 9 1998
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Wonderful, Wonderful, and more Wonderful!
Now this was even better than Damia. In four different perspectives, basically, it was enthralling. The relashionships with the 'Dinis are great and unique, and the Queen the find... Read more
Published on Jun 25 1998
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mushy, spotty plot with unoriginal characters
Disappointing story about Damia's children and their "great" exploits. The story tries to cover as much time and action as possible in as few a words as possible... Read more
Published on May 20 1998
4.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS HER BEST SERIES!
DAMIA'S CHILDREN IS ONE IN ANNE MCCAFFREY'S BEST SERIES. I HOPE SHE CONTINUES TO WRITE ABOUT THEM.
Published on April 2 1998
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The best sci-fi book I ever read
I have read the whole series from The Rowan to Lyon's Pride, and I simply have to say that it is simple the best. I suggest them to all of my friends.
Published on April 1 1998
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