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This stand-alone sequel follows Sharon Stinn's other "Angel" books, Archangel and Jovah's Angel in a series reminiscent of Orson Scott Card's Homecoming in tone and structure. Shinn did some interesting world-building here, and The Alleluia Files takes a close look at the history, progress, and society of Samaria.
Samaria was colonized long ago as a religious utopia. An orbiting satellite doubles as a god; people have worshipped and succored it for centuries. A class system developed due to the existence of genetically engineered "angels" who can fly and communicate with the satellite by singing, and who often lord it over the regular folks.
Tamar is the child of rebellious cultists, raised in the heretical belief that Jovah isn't a god, but merely a technical device set up by ancestors long ago to control weather and events on Samaria. The rebel group is in retreat, with the Archangel Bael on a rampage to capture and kill off as many cultists as possible. Tamar is determined to avenge her friends and family, to free Samaria from the double stranglehold of angelic power and peoples' fear of the "god." Tamar meets Jared, an open-minded angel willing to help her on her quest, and the two disparate young people form an uneasy alliance.
Likable characters, a thoroughly realized setting, and a sense of discovery make The Alleluia Files an enjoyable science fiction tale. --Bonnie Bouman-- --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Legend has it that the Alleluia Files contain the truth about the god of Samaria. Now, a child raised in captivity among the angels will journey the length and breadth of her world to seek the documents that will alter the face of Samaria forever...
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It was full dark when Tamar and Zeke entered the city, and still they moved with the caution of thieves. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the other two in the series,
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This review is from: The Alleluia Files (Mass Market Paperback)
When Archangel and Jovah's Angel first came out in the late 90s, I read and loved them both. Recently I discovered that The Alleluia Files was a 3rd book in the series; I reread the first two books, then followed up with this one.I wish I hadn't. The Alleluia Files is not a bad book by any means, it's just not nearly as good as the first two. The author put in 2 romances and neither of them are as good or strong as the single romances in the other novels. The story is rushed because Shinn was trying to flesh out 2 romances and instead of making a new "bad-guy" she just took the power-hungry "stock" character from the earlier books and made him a fanatic. There was a nice little twist in the story, but it comes very late (4/5 of the way through) and is followed by a section that sounds more like a non-fiction discussion of religious fervor than a fantasy romance novel. Anyway, it's still a decent read, just don't taint the beautiful book of Jovah's Angel by reading this one right after it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvelous conclusion to her Samaria trilogy!,
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This review is from: The Alleluia Files (Mass Market Paperback)
(The first two books are "Archangel" and "Jovah's Angel".) While I admit I preferred the first two books, this is no less brilliant. The shift from fantasy in the first book, to a melding of fantasy and science fiction in the second, to a predominantly sci-fi atmosphere in the third, is fascinating. Her imagery is beautiful, sweeping you up in the magic and wonder of her world and the music it is filled with. Her ideas are fresh, innovative, intriguing - I'd recommend her to anyone who is tired of traditional fantasy. I'd rather not give away the plot if you haven't read the first two because it would spoil the effect of the revelation. Worth reading and re-reading. Want more.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't miss this series,
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Sharon Shinn has created a wonderful world of Samaria and peopled it with great characters. Read the books in order and hope that she adds a 4th to continue what she has started.
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