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By A.D. 2110 nearly 100,000 humans had fled the civilized strictures of the Galactic Milieu for the freedom they thought existed at the end of the one-way time tunnel to Earth, six million B.C.
But all of them had fallen into the hands of the Tanu, a humanoid race who'd fled their own galaxy to avoid punishment for their barbarous ways.
And now the humans had made the Tanu stronger than the Firvulag, their degenerate brethren and ritual antagonists. Soon the Tanu would reign supreme. Or so they thought . . . . --Ce texte provient d'une �dition qui n'est plus publi�e ou qui est non diponible.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 The perfect science fiction fantasy?, F�v 16 2004

Par	Martin (Jersey City, NJ USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Golden Torc (Mass Market Paperback)

I first read this series many years ago after a friend recommended it. Ever since, I've been searching in vain for more science fiction fantasy that captures me the way this one did.

The four Pliocene books are, in my opinion, May's best. The others in the Galactic Milieu series run a close second. Her other stuff is so-so, readable but not exceptional. I was struck initially by the story, and also by the quality of the writing. It's so different, and much better, than anything else I've read in the genre, and manages to largely avoid the usual time travel anachronistic and self-referential cliches.

I've recently finished reading the whole thing (including the other Milieu books) yet again, and I'm still amazed and moved by the experience, from the initial familiarity with the need of the misfits to leave, to the ultimate understanding of Atoning Unifex. Tremendous stuff.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 This SERIES did nothing for me., Mars 9 2002

Par	Jason A. Myers "jaypers" (Dallas) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Golden Torc (Mass Market Paperback)

A friend bought me these books for a present, and I was none too impressed. I HAD TO KEEP A DICTIONARY BY THE BED the entire time I was reading it. Hey folks, I'm no dummy, college educated and all, but this book's vocab was much higher than mine. Also, the story was VERY broken up into bits that the writer never seemed to fill in. I could not seem to figure out how certain characters got certain powers and were at certain places at certain times. Maybe it just me. Eh, what the heck, READ THE BOOK! Its great! If your IQ is over 160 maybe you'll enjoy it.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Whoever said time travel was easy?, Janv. 9 2001

Par	"angel-of-the-abyss" (SYDNEY, NSW Australia) - Voir tous mes commentaires

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Rejoin the misfits of Group Green as they struggle to find a new home in the past. The peaceful Pliocene exile they were expecting has turned out very different. The Tanu, an elflike race of alien psychics and their goblinesque cousins the Firvulag battle for dominance in the Many Coloured Land of the distant past, and humanities rejects are caught in the middle. The subtle evolution of plot and character will have you glued to the page, cursing and bemoaning the fate of your favourite character, and we all have at least one!

They didn't fit into the future, what makes you think they'll do any better in the past?

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5.0�toiles sur 5 It just gets better
Continuing with one group of the characters from The Many-Colored Land, this volume in May's Pliocene Exile series introduces us to Tanu society in greater depth. Read more

Publi� le Jui 16 2000 par Patrick Wynne

5.0�toiles sur 5 Wonderful, original concepts and great intricate plot!
Loved this whole series of books. There are lots of interesting personalities that are well-developed. Read more

Publi� le Ao� 6 1999

5.0�toiles sur 5 A Great, Great Read !!!
One of the best books I have ever read! Everything in this book, from the ingenius subplots to the characters, is really exquisite! A must buy for all fantasy readers!

Publi� le Mars 26 1999

5.0�toiles sur 5 The best of the 9 book saga
This is hands down the best book in the 9 book set. The characters and settings are richly detailed, and your carried through in humorous tones. Read more