This book, in fact the whole series (6 books in all), to be very entertaining. They are well written with good character development. The story line is very original. I actually have read all of the books twice now and probably will read them again. I just wish Ms Traviss would continue this series or write another one. I have also read most of the Star Wars books she has written and in my opinion, Ms Traviss is an excellent...
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"Ally," is the latest in Karen Traviss's "Shan Frankland" saga, and as with all of the entries in what I suspect will be, when it concludes, one of the finest sf series ever created, it amazes: Amazes because of the number of new ideas on cultures and their effect on their native ecologies that the author tosses out. Amazes because of the thought she's put into the story and the characters. Amazes because, although the action...
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This is another great book in a great series. It left me waiting in anticipation for the next one.
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Traviss is one of the most interesting SF author writing these days. Ally is a wonderful read, but if you haven't read the earlier books in the series itisn't the place to start. If you like your SF to come with complex storylines, interesting aliens, multi sided characters and plots that are as fun as a roller coaster ride, and make you stop and think about things in the real world, look up City of Pearl and give this...
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In the latest sequel in the series we learn much more about the different alien races as the story unfolds. The sequel is as captivating as the previous titles. A warning to new readers: I would highly recommend to read the series in order. Overall an excelent book.
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