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| Title | : | Destroyer (Foreigner #7) |
| Author | : | C.J. Cherryh |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 416 pages |
| Published | : | February 7th 2006 by DAW (first published February 7th 2003) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fiction. Space. Space Opera |
C.J. Cherryh
Paperback | Pages: 416 pages Rating: 4.21 | 2471 Users | 67 Reviews
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It has been two years since the starship Phoenix left Alpha Station on a rescue mission where over four thousand human spacers were under attack by a hostile alien race. Now, exhausted from their journey, the crew of the Phoenix yearns for home. But when the ship makes the jump into atevi space, they learn the worst: that supplies to the station have been cut off; that civil war has broken out on the atevi mainland; that the powerful Western Association has been overthrown; and that Tabini-aiji, Bren Cameron's primary supporter and Ilisidi's grandson and ally, is missing and may be dead.With no one left to lead the Western Association, Ilisidi and Bren know that the survival of their allies lies in their hands. And with the atevi world at war, the only safe landing strip lies on the human colony at Mospheira. Although there are many dangers inherent in bringing a powerful atevi leader such as Ilisidi onto human lands, Bren realizes they have no other choice. But even if they safely survive their landing, will Bren and Ilisidi together prove strong enough to muster the remaining shards of the Western Association and regain control of their planet?
The long-running Foreigner series can also be enjoyed by more casual genre readers in sub-trilogy installments. Destroyer is the 7th Foreigner novel. It is also the 1st book in the third subtrilogy.
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| Original Title: | Destroyer (Foreigner, Book 7) |
| ISBN: | 0756403332 (ISBN13: 9780756403331) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Foreigner #7 |
| Literary Awards: | Endeavour Award Nominee (2006) |
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Ratings: 4.21 From 2471 Users | 67 ReviewsWrite Up Appertaining To Books Destroyer (Foreigner #7)
After 7 books I must admit to being hooked.This review is for this book and all following in the series.After Books 1 to 6 i have the phrase "Human atevi relations" imprinted on my mind. Skimming the synopsis of the next 10 or so books I will be happy to never read another book in this setting.
Book 7 of the Foreigner series, featuring Bren Cameron and the Atevi. The Phoenix arrives home to Alpha Station after its successful mission only to find the world turned upside down. There has been a coup attempt on the planet and Tabini-aiji is apparently in hiding, if he is alive. No shuttles are bring supplies to the station. After Ilisidi consults with Lord Geigi and Bren consults with the Mosphieran president, Bren, Ilisidi, and 8 yr old great grandson Cajieri and staff take a dangerous
While certainly not as action packed as the previous books (mostly notably its immediate predecessor), Destroyer packs a punch nonetheless. Finally, we have a longer interaction with Barb and Toby and Cajeiri takes precedence. As always with the Foreigner series, there are long sections of stream of consciousness, interspersed with dialog and summary designed to keep the reader on their toes- this is not a book to read while you're tired. Much of the action takes place "behind the curtain" and
Tense, heart-pounding action from beginning to end... too tense. No rest for the reader. A little stressful to read.
I continue to be impressed by C. J. Cherryh's works. This one is seventh in what has become a nine-book story arc. Consequently, there's quite a bit of catching up and telling-not-showing going on in the first bit. And the protagonist is still a bit introspective for my tastes.Still, all of that doesn't matter against the wonderful descriptions and best alien psychology and culture in the genre today. The atevi are rich and very real people who, at the same time, are comprehensible and utterly
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