Jaran
by:
Kate Elliott (author)
The first book in Kate Elliott's acclaimed Jaran series-the groundbreaking story of a young woman coming of age on an alien planet...and her effect on the human race's survival.
The first book in Kate Elliott's acclaimed Jaran series-the groundbreaking story of a young woman coming of age on an alien planet...and her effect on the human race's survival.
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9780756400958 (0756400953)
Publish date: September 3rd 2002
Publisher: DAW
Pages no: 496
Edition language: English
Series: Jaran (#1)
I have been meaning to read these books for the longest time. I'd picked up books 2 & 3 from the second hand bookstore a few years ago, but of course, held off until I could find book 1. Well, finally, they came out in Ebook omnibus for a really great price - $2.99 - and who could resist that!So.....
Why didn’t I read this earlier? It’s a delightful example of character-based science fiction, with wonderful worldbuilding and characters. The plot is plotty enough to not distract from the real heart of the story, which is Tess and her journey. That’s a lot more coherent than I felt when I finished...
Not exactly what I was expecting; Jaran reads like a fantasy but with other planets and an alien race thrown in. I was expecting more scifi. I liked this book but it took a really long time to get into. It was rather boring for a long time. There was a lot about Tess learning the culture, the langu...
So I give up on this book. I’m simply not in the mood for this and honestly I couldn’t care less about the plot, its characters or the intrigue. This really isn’t a bad novel in itself. I appreciated especially that the author took her time to show us a different world with a different culture. Our ...
If you are a fan of books with lovely descriptions and long journeys of self-discovery? Do you enjoy books that are set on planets that closely mirror our own? Do you love books filled with details that show what an alien culture might be like? Most importantly, ask yourself this...Do I like really...
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