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Young Rissa (Paperback)

by F. M. Busby (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional start to a wonderful series, Oct 25 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Young Rissa (Paperback)
This, the first book in the Rissa Kerguelen series, is a brilliant story that was years ahead of its time. The prologue takes place right about now, in which total government control, alien coverups, and cloning add up to a bleak future for one Rissa Kerguelen. Her parents slain, separated from her brother, the five year old girl is put into a "Total Welfare Center", which is little more than slave barracks. Neglected, abused, and raped, the lonely girl grows up to win her way out of the Center via a lottery. Once out, she decides to go into hiding and get training to survive the Government which has almost total control over the planet earth. Making a valuble friend in Erika Hulzein, the heir to the survival training center, she leaves earth for a better future...and finds more adventure. Rissa is an inspirational feminist; smart, strong, quick, and able to fight for her self and beliefs. I found her to be a classic heroine, on par with Scarlett O'Hara. All in all a wonderful read, and make sure to check out the next 2 books in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a saga not to be missed, Aug 13 2000
By Alicia Miller (N. Chas, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Young Rissa (Paperback)
This book is like many firsts. It could have been thicker with details but the plot is solid and the books to follow are fantastic. The plot is solid SF fare with a political twist. Basically "what would happen if corporations really DID take over most of the world" is the backdrop for a seriously good read - even the 5th time around.
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4.0 out of 5 stars YOUNG RISSA, Jul 7 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Young Rissa (Paperback)
When Rissa is five her parents are killed. She and her brother are taken away by the state- welfare-agent-computer. They are parted sterilize and put to work. At sixteen Rissa wins the lottery, and makes plans to excape Earth. With help from the Under-Ground she gets a new ID . Off planet Rissa learns several languages, polite conversation, armed and unarmed combat. They also tell her of the Hidden Worlds. Meeting Tregare a commander by mutiny, who carges money and sex for tanspot. Rissa make her way to freedom. With in hours of landing on a hidden world, Rissa has made an challenge to the death. Fast past, a little week in personaliy but over all an enjoyalbe read.
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