- Paperback: 263 pages
- Publisher: Ace Books; Reprint edition (31 Dec 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0441483127
- ISBN-13: 978-0441483129
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,486,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The face of Earth as we know it is being irrevocably altered as a second Civi War rages between eastern and western North America--being fought by massive deadly laser beams called "light raids".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Mesmerizing
14 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
I loved Doomsday Book and To Say Nothing of the Dog. Light Raid was no different. I began reading it in the morning on the way to work and found it so entertaining that I simply could not stop reading it. I finished it in one day.
Light Raid is a simple, yet exciting novel about a young woman who finds herself in the middle of a spy ring involving her own family. It takes place in a future where wars are no longer fought on the ground, but rather with laser beams directed by satellites.
Light Raid is a light and fun read, full of mystery, suspense, wonderful characters and even a healthy dose of romance. Willis has a great knack for being able to draw the reader into the story from page one.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful, light-hearted romp
16 Mar 2006
Format:Hardcover
This is one of my favorite books--I re-read it regularly. Part spy novel, part romance, part coming-of-age, and all wrapped in a delightfully light science-fiction package. The future North America is both instantly recognizable and fascinatingly different. But it is the keen and humorous observations of true-to-life characters and situations (Connie Willis's dry wit will be familiar to readers of her other books) that really make this story such a delight to come back to again and again. How many writers would have their heroine be forced to deal with a difficult toddler in the midst of a life-threatening situation? And have the result be both humorous and heart-stopping? This is a very easy read, and well worth it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Darn Good Fun
24 Mar 2002
Format:Hardcover
It's sort of like a "mystery caper" movie.
This Sci-Fi world of the near future is ably created and the revealing of the details of this future definitely helps to drive the story.
But, it's the characters, their realtionships and, in particular, the loveable heroine who really make you happy to keep reading.
A light, fun yarn.
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