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3.0�toiles sur 5 Okay, the ending was lame, but the rest was pretty good, Mai 30 2003

Par	Percy Fish "dreamer16" (Minnesota United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Glory Season (Mass Market Paperback)

It's a very well written book, and the main character and her society is believable. Aside from the ending, the only real problem I had with it was that none of the other characters were as multidimensional as Maia. Her twin and Renna the alien could definitely have used some more character development. It's a good book if you're into sociatal critiques and lots of discusion on imaginary games especially, but I'd stear clear if you want nonstop action.

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2.0�toiles sur 5 The End does not justify the Means., Mars 24 2003

Par	Christian R Williams (Woodbridge, Virginia United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires

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This is a book that I adored until the final let's call it 20 pages or so. The culture of this matriarchal world was painted in an intelligent way without resorting to some form of amazonian fantasy, with checks and balances in their system. The characters were engaging and the over-reaching plot was fascinating... and then the ending comes. What impact would the ending of a Sherlock Holmes mystery have if Moriarity fiendishly clever were to blurt out the details of his plan ala a James Bond villain? What impact the ending of the initial Star Wars trilogy if the Emperor had tripped and fallen down that shaft?

The journey of these characters, and what you learn about them, leads towards one resolution, and the ending comes not so much as a 'surprise' as an incredible let-down..... I was heartily disappointed.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Thoughtful SciFi plus high adventure, Mars 16 2003

Par	Amazonbombshell (Milwaukie, OR, USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

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One reader commented that this book is "not up to Brin's standards." Never having read Brin before, I can't say if that's true, but I can say that if this book is below average for him, his others must be truly amazing.

GLORY SEASON is both a tale of high adventure and a thoughtful, mature exploration of where technology and idealism can take us. I'm highly critical of writing style -- especially in SF/Fantasy novels, which can be quite poor -- but the writing here is so smoothly and effortlessly crafted that I never had to think about it. Through 764 pages, it kept me glued to my seat and begging for more, trying to unravel the mysteries before Maia (the smart, stubborn heroine of the tale) could get captured or knocked out or thrown overboard again, and wake up to another piece of the puzzle.

This is good stuff: immediate escape reading that leaves you with something to think about. It's not a combination I come across often, or at least not put together so well with seamless writing, fascinating plot, and a strong human interest. Read some good SciFi for a change.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 A great adventure book
This is really more of an adventure book in a Sci-Fi setting. Lots of action, some parts dragged a little bit, but overall it's an enjoyable read. Read more

Publi� le Mars 6 2002 par R. Cusolito

4.0�toiles sur 5 Brin does it again
he's got a great ability to play with scientific concepts in an understandable way. Loved the inclusion of the game of Life - not your typical Parker Bros. Read more

Publi� le Nov. 29 2001 par N. Austin

2.0�toiles sur 5 Not up tor Brin
This is not up to Brin's usual (excellent) standard. Very, very tediuos and gets boring fast. Hands off and go read "Earth" or "Infinity's Shore" instead.

Publi� le Mai 31 2001

3.0�toiles sur 5 Tales of derring-do on the High Seas!
Ok, I'm imagining a drinking game--every time David Brin uses the words "route" or "ululation," take a drink. Read more

Publi� le Mai 29 2001 par Jonas P. Beansworth