- Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Roc (MM) (Sep 6 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451458435
- ISBN-13: 978-0451458438
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #939,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Like other members of the monklike order of the Children of Irfan, Kendi Weaver dedicates his life to identifying and training telepathically gifted humans, known as the Silent, in order to protect them from the Empire of Human Unity. When he discovers the presence of a powerful Silent on the conquered planet Rust, Kendi risks his life and his freedom to find the young man whose gift may bring an end to a tyrannical empire. This series opener should appeal to lovers of far-future space opera and sf adventure.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Adult/High School-All sentient minds are connected to a place called The Dream, and without them it would cease to exist. Only a small percentage of genetically gifted beings, called the Silent, can consciously access it. Among the Silent is Kendi, a courageous and compassionate man of Aboriginal descent. Ominous storms have started to appear in The Dream, leaving dead or nearly dead Silents in their wake. At the same time, a brilliant new Silent mind has appeared, who Kendi must track down. The new mind turns out to be a remarkable teenager, Sejal, who has been living with his loving yet hardened mother in a ghetto. His family ultimately provides the key to calming the mysterious storms. Dreamer contains an underlying theme of severed ties longing for reconciliation and healing. Sejal's family is but one of a number of families ripped apart by governmental oppression. Kendi yearns to reconcile with his former beau, Ben. An army of lab-created Silents confined to a hellish existence scream out for the comfort of a mother's mind. However, there is an attitude of hope, and the characters come across as poignant without wallowing in self-pity. This exceptional first novel in a new series is a satisfying and complete work in itself. A diverse array of memorable characters and worlds makes this a book that YAs can relate to and enjoy.
Sheila Shoup, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Sheila Shoup, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Dream held civilization together...,
By Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Silent Empire 01 Dreamer (Mass Market Paperback)
It was a plane of existence that only the Silent could reach - a plane that allowed them to talk to, to reach other Silent Ones, no matter how far away, whether they were across the sea or across the galaxy. Aliens taught mankind about the Dream and soon they too are using it. It kept empires together. It allowed for interplanetary trade and helped corporations to function. Slipspace may allow ships to move about at faster-than-light travel, but the Dream allowed people to communicate and allowed civilization to exist.So the Silent were important to have, but it was also important to keep them under control. So when a boy is found to be a super-Silent at the same time the Dream is starting to break apart, fear starts to overwhelm reason. Governments will kill to have him. They're even willing to go to war for him. Somebody better do something fast, before the Dream is lost and civilization is lost with it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting first novel combining space opera and dreams,
By Jvstin "Paul Weimer" (Circle Pines, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Silent Empire 01 Dreamer (Mass Market Paperback)
Dreamer, by Steven HarperPlayers in my games and acquainted with my RPG characters know that dreams are a theme I enjoy. Dreamer is unusual in that it is a melding of space opera and these themes and many of the ideas that I employ in my games are coincidentally mirrored here. All sentient minds are connected to a plane of existence called the Dream, and a few individuals can access this plane for communication, and sometimes more. The plot revolves around twin axes...the story of a young powerful dream sought by various sides, and a blight on the Dream itself. Interesting characterization and intriguing characters add to the unusual locales, both in and out of the Dream. In our time of tumult about such things, I was pleasantly surprised at the tenderness of a same-sex relationship as depicted in the book. There are problems with pacing, its clearly the first book in a series, and some of the action of the book feels padded, and the ending clearly is ready to ramp up to sequels. These structural difficulties, while noticeable, do not greatly impact the enjoyment of the novel. The ideas, worlds and milieu carry the novel successfully. Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
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By AuthorZone.Com Book Review (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Silent Empire 01 Dreamer (Mass Market Paperback)
A VERY complex but easy to follow fantacy/mystery.The author is brilliant. His characters well developed and the enviornment well depicted.
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