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"Forward's book is a knockout. In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them"--Arthur C. Clarke --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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I joined Random House in 1995 as General Manager for the House of Collectibles imprint. The offices for House of Collectibles are right next door to Del Rey and, since I have a passion for science fiction, I moseyed over and asked Veronica Chapman, a Del Rey editor, for a book recommendation. She asked if I was looking for a fantasy book or a hard science fiction book. I indicated the later and without hesitation she recommended Dragon's Egg.

Wow! What a truly great book! It is so brimming with new ideas and new perspectives that it literally expands your mind. It opens your eyes to new possibilities. Every few pages draw another exclaimation of "Wow!"

I wish I could say, "I liked the book so much, I bought the company." But next best thing did happen: I became General Manager of Del Rey. (Please note that your results from reading this book may vary.) Thank you, Veronica, for this fantastic recommendation which I whole-heartedly pass along to one and all.
--Tim Kochuba, General Manager --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, Jun 14 2004

By	Blair Colquhoun (Saco, Maine USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragon's Egg (Paperback)

I first read this back in 1984. It's a great book. It's about a team of scientists who go to a distant star to observe the
local inhabitants. The book begins with a native noticing that
his planet's sun is going to swallow his planet. Then it continues with the crew of the St. George, as they study the
natives who live on the star. They're like amoebas or paramecia. It's not life as we know it. These are life forms, that after all, live on a star. Dr. Forward, who'd worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on the unmanned mission that dominated the 1980s___Voyager.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sci-Fi, Jun 6 2004

By	Sarah Sammis "Avid BookCrosser" (Hayward, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dragon's Egg (Paperback)

The opening bit of the Cheela's story is a tad slow and the ending, while providing perfect closer is also a tad hokey. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It reminded a great deal of The Listeners by James E. Gunn.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably Forward's best. . ., Oct 2 2003

By	David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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I've read quite a bit of Robert Forward's "hard" science fiction. It all began with this book.

Forward describes the conditions under which life might actually evolve on the surface of a neutron star -- and what that life might look like.

An extremely imaginative book which might be difficult for some who prefer more character development and less real science, but for those who wish to really have their minds stretched, this book is a good place to start.

Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon's Egg
As you'll read a plot synopsis and some specific puffs and pans of the author's writing abilities in the other reviews, I'll stick to what I have always found to be the most... Read more

Published on Oct 17 2001 by C Delfino

4.0 out of 5 stars A very worthy SF read!
Robert L. Forward has written an absolutely wonderful account of an alien life that simply has not been done as well as this in any other SF book I've read. Read more

Published on Jul 13 2001 by Jonathan Burgoine

4.0 out of 5 stars More than just science fiction
Dragon's Egg is a great read because it is more than just science fiction. Forward makes some powerful statements (sometimes rather amusing) about humanity. Read more

Published on Jun 19 2001 by Douglas Welzel

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best hard science fiction books.
Robert L. Forward is one of the best hard science fiction authors and this is his best work. Watch as a civilization of aliens no bigger than a mustard seed go from early tribes... Read more