- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Eos (HarperCollins); First Edition edition (Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380978989
- ISBN-13: 978-0380978984
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,599,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the four prequels in the series, I can say undoubtably that Acorna's Search is weakest of the bunch. The plot is that Acorna and the other Linyaari are busy helping restore the original Linyaari homeworld when people start disappearing without a trace. There are some interesting elements I found interesting- the prospect of the 'sii-linyaari'- a sister race to Acorna's, and the 'Friends'- the Linyaari forefathers, which are hinted to perhaps appear later in the book.
However, it wasn't enough for me to complete the novel. After five books, the story has just worn too thin. Acorna herself has little substance, and the supporting characters have been reduced to cardboard cutouts, and steretypes they once cleverly mocked. No development has taken place- Thariinye, who was supposed to be humbled by events in the prequel, is still as arrogant and vapid as ever.
The humour is completely gone. No doubt we're supposed to take some sort of amusement from mangy feline Roadkill, who for some reason seems to be everywhere and anywhere- almost as though he thinks he's the new main character- but I've never felt any connection with RK. Most of the characters have become distant. The only thing comical about the story is the amount of times 'horn-healing'- necessary; the characters are constantly injured or bruised- usually from RK's claws- and it becomes repititious and just plain silly.
Perhaps the books after this one will get better, but I end here. I'll never find out whether Acorna finds her friends, but the story's come to the point now that I'm not interested enough to find out. I don't recommend this one; the first two are wonderful, the third and fouth decent, but this is a book to stay away from unless you're a die-hard fan.
However, it wasn't enough for me to complete the novel. After five books, the story has just worn too thin. Acorna herself has little substance, and the supporting characters have been reduced to cardboard cutouts, and steretypes they once cleverly mocked. No development has taken place- Thariinye, who was supposed to be humbled by events in the prequel, is still as arrogant and vapid as ever.
The humour is completely gone. No doubt we're supposed to take some sort of amusement from mangy feline Roadkill, who for some reason seems to be everywhere and anywhere- almost as though he thinks he's the new main character- but I've never felt any connection with RK. Most of the characters have become distant. The only thing comical about the story is the amount of times 'horn-healing'- necessary; the characters are constantly injured or bruised- usually from RK's claws- and it becomes repititious and just plain silly.
Perhaps the books after this one will get better, but I end here. I'll never find out whether Acorna finds her friends, but the story's come to the point now that I'm not interested enough to find out. I don't recommend this one; the first two are wonderful, the third and fouth decent, but this is a book to stay away from unless you're a die-hard fan.
Acorna's life continues to be full of adventure - this time there is a lot of sadness and heartache
16 Jan 2011
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On with the story! I had read this one before...but I distinctly remember this is why I gave up reading it. I was distraught by the ending. I thought it was unfair, and how could the authors do that to Acorna? Now I totally understand why they chose that ending, and it provides an excellent premise for the next book, and will probably involve a lot of character development for all of those involved.
People disappearing off a planet for no reason is strange. I remember the first time I read it (and admittedly this time because I couldn't remember the details), I wondered what was going on. The truth of the matter is a little horrific. Acorna and the others get to meet with people from their distant past. They aren't as sweet and gentle as the Linyaari have been led to believe. There are a few issues which are only touched upon, but when you think about it they are horrific, and although this washed over me when I read it as a teenager, I can see why this is an adult book (although younger people could read it and not pick up on everything). It involves genetic engineering, torture for the sake of science and captivity.
Much of this story evolved around Acorna, rather than being based mostly on Aari. I enjoyed this because Acorna has to tuck away her emotions so she can be a useful member of the search party for her friends. Uncle Hafiz becomes more compassionate and less sly in his business dealings (he still worries about profit but he's grown soft over the years). There's little mention of Acorna's uncles, RK and Becker have quite a prominent role. As do the ancestors. They are really entertaining, and it's funny how much they hide from most of their species.
After everyone was upset at having to lose so much of their wildlife when the Khleevi invaded the Linyaari home world, the ending of this story is delightful. I was smiling and felt happy inside for what the discoveries meant for the Linyaari.
There is no shying away from the fact this is a sad book. It's good because it shows how well Aari has healed over time from his Khleevi torture. I'm looking forward to reading the next one because I'm sure he will be reunited with Acorna again (they have to be because there are 3 stories about her children).
People disappearing off a planet for no reason is strange. I remember the first time I read it (and admittedly this time because I couldn't remember the details), I wondered what was going on. The truth of the matter is a little horrific. Acorna and the others get to meet with people from their distant past. They aren't as sweet and gentle as the Linyaari have been led to believe. There are a few issues which are only touched upon, but when you think about it they are horrific, and although this washed over me when I read it as a teenager, I can see why this is an adult book (although younger people could read it and not pick up on everything). It involves genetic engineering, torture for the sake of science and captivity.
Much of this story evolved around Acorna, rather than being based mostly on Aari. I enjoyed this because Acorna has to tuck away her emotions so she can be a useful member of the search party for her friends. Uncle Hafiz becomes more compassionate and less sly in his business dealings (he still worries about profit but he's grown soft over the years). There's little mention of Acorna's uncles, RK and Becker have quite a prominent role. As do the ancestors. They are really entertaining, and it's funny how much they hide from most of their species.
After everyone was upset at having to lose so much of their wildlife when the Khleevi invaded the Linyaari home world, the ending of this story is delightful. I was smiling and felt happy inside for what the discoveries meant for the Linyaari.
There is no shying away from the fact this is a sad book. It's good because it shows how well Aari has healed over time from his Khleevi torture. I'm looking forward to reading the next one because I'm sure he will be reunited with Acorna again (they have to be because there are 3 stories about her children).
3 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Oh dear. I have read all the books from this series, and I must say that this is a very weak book compared with the others. It feels like the story has been stretched to make it long enough to be a book. I hope that this was a one-off and that the next book will be an improvement.
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