- Paperback: 688 pages
- Publisher: Tor; New edition edition (21 Oct 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330303090
- ISBN-13: 978-0330303095
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 3 x 20 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For 60,000 years the five races of the Galactic Milieu have waited for the time when human mental development on Earth is ready for intervention. As the 20th century draws to its end, phenomenal mental powers are displayed by "operants" on Earth. One of these is Rogatien Remillar, book dealer.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is quite simply one of the finest I have ever read. Julian May is either a polymath, connected to an extremely wide and learned band of researchers, or is uncommonly artful at bluffing on a wide range of diverse subjects. I can disregard the latter as she shows such careful consistency throughout all the books of this series, and neither of the other alternatives diminish the almost perfect story she presents to us. Even from the start of "The Saga of the Exiles" May demands a familiarity with her world which we do not initially have the tools or information to comprehend. The keys to unlocking this world are contained on each subsequent page and reinforce its credibility, yet at the same time producing a sense of disorientation which some readers may find distracting. If you trust May she will take you on an incredible journey from the deepest core of one of her beautifully crafted characters, to the furthest most limit of our universe and beyond. This book is a bridge between "The Saga of the Exiles" and "The Galactic Mileu Trilogy" but is also magnificent in its own right. If you have the stamina to visit an Eden within literature then read the whole series. If you have other gardens to tend then take take a break and visit this one. Don't be put off if the fauna looks unfamiliar as it may just come from another world.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I have read several Julian May books but Saga of the Exiles and Galactic Milieu 'trilogies' are by far the best. I have re-read them so often i have had to buy a new set! Intervention though is my overall favourite, linking 'Exiles with 'Milieu. With characters like Uncle Rogi, it maintains an element of normal humanity. As i first read these books in the 80s and early 90s it was fascinating to see how the near future mentioned in the Intervention panned out. Julian May mentions such phenomena as the 1999 eclipse for example. I still await the intervention though! Like many good sci-fi writers, she takes an everyday idea and extends it, such as using myths we are familiar with and offering her version of their origins. However, for potential readers, Intervention does not stand alone - and a reader is likely to find that there are potentially 7 other books to read to make complete sense of it. It was good to read that there are others out there who wander in the pliocene and in the galactic milieu......
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Now then, I picked up intervenion from my sister who promised me I'd like it since I love all science fiction from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings.
Intervention was the first novel by Julian May I'd read and still the best. It is basically the introduction to the galactic mileu trilogy of JACK THE BODILESS, then DIAMOND MASK, followed lastly by MAGNIFICAT.
Intervention was the first novel by Julian May I'd read and still the best. It is basically the introduction to the galactic mileu trilogy of JACK THE BODILESS, then DIAMOND MASK, followed lastly by MAGNIFICAT.
In the near future mankind is starting to realise it's potential metaphysic powers (think mind reading etc) In steps an alliance of alien nations to look after our evolution and future. Young Jack Remillard is the hero but it was sly old uncle Rogi who captured my heart with his ghost.
Excellent charcater development written by someone who seems to have an immense knowledge of what she is writing about (is she a genius) Funny is some place, heartwarming and yet geeky enough with the science to keep me happy.
Loved all of them so had to follow it up by buying her SAGA OF THE EXILES trilogy. Found it hard to believe this was written first?!
All in all, if you love a bit of sci fi come future predicting come paranormal you'll love this - excellent books.
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Forever the best
At the time it was published I loved this series and I still do, it remains probably the best. If you read science fiction you have to read these. Repeatedly. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2008 by Ms. K. Phillips
Fantastic!
Julian May has that ability to totally immerse you in her universe, an ability shared by Tolkein and very few other Fantasy writers. Read more
Published on 1 May 2003 by J. Munroe
Interesting but over-ambitious
I loved the saga of the exiles and this promised to be a worthy sequel. However i've tried reading it twice and both times got bogged down in the excessive amount of switching... Read more
Published on 26 July 2001
Fantastic!
I first read the Saga of the Exiles and then this masterpiece! I cant rate this highly enough! Only trouble I could see with it is that to get the twist at the end you would have... Read more
Published on 20 July 2000
Quite simply outstanding!
I thought that nothing could beat L.Ron Hubbard's Battlefield Earth...I was so wrong. Julian May has written a masterpiece in the science fiction genre. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2000
READ THIS!!!
I would recomend this book to anyone interested in UFO's or psychic powers. Julian May is an excellent author and really manages to keep you interested all through the story.
Published on 11 Jan 2000
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