- Hardcover
- Publisher: St Martins Pr; Book Club (BCE/BOMC) edition (Aug 1976)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312533403
- ISBN-13: 978-0312533403
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.4 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,826,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The most mature study of telepathy since John Brunner's Telepathist' Galaxy
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Jacque LeFavre is a tamer - a member of one of the tough and honed exploration teams that, since the dramatic discovery of the Levant-Meyer Translation, humankind has been able to send to the stars. And Jacque's first world is the second planet out from Groombridge 1618. It isn't an especially promising place; the planets accompanying small stars rarely pan out. But the strange and mysterious creature that Jacque and his colleagues find there, with its gift of telepathy, leads to contact with the alien and enigmatic L'vrai, and confronts humankind with an awesome opportunity - and appalling danger.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Though certain elements seem dated now (the typewriter memos, with deletions using slashes!), this is the Haldeman book I enjoy rereading the most. The style can be a little tedious at first, being made up of extracts from diaries, official reports, etc., but a fascinating story builds up during the first half of the book. The main protagonist is believable, and I find it easy to accept him as real. The 21st century world as portrayed in the book is also easy to buy into. Though the ending is perhaps weaker than the first part of the book, I do love the little twist at the end, and it finishes the story far better than the ending of Forever War. Recommended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Indeed. Chapter 53 - "For they shall be called the children of God" seems to have been missed out of my copy - and all the others I've checked in various bookshops. Even without the last few pages, this is an entertaining and original read that uses a variety of different narrative techniques (including graphs, tables, mathematical formulae, staffing rotas and scripted dialogue) to convey the story of the discovery of an alien creature able to channel the telepathic abilities of people who touch it. Don't be put off by Haldeman's experiments with narrative presentation - if you enjoyed The Forever War then you'll enjoy this as well.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A classic! Glad to see it back in print.
16 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
I first read this book about 15 years ago and ever since I have kept a couple of copies around to share. It is a great story and I haven't read anything like it. The other reviewers discussed the plot pretty well (and to give the story justice would take too long), let me just add that there is a certain pace, style and tone that is Haldeman's finger print and it is in fine form here.
Haldeman has a rare gift for making the strangest futures seem very real. There is a reason his books keep getting re-printed year after year, and this book is a prime example.
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
One of the best Haldeman books
13 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
Haldeman has a dedicated following for a reason, one of the big reasons is this book. I read Mindbridge after reading Worlds and Worlds Apart. Since then I've read most of Haldman's novels. My favorites are easily, Forever Peace, Forever War, Mindbridge, and Worlds Apart. This is a great place to start if you are new to Haldeman. My only complaint is it's a little short. More like a long novella. It does make for a nice quick read on a weekend when you want to relax with a good book.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Imaginative, original page-turner.
3 Oct 1998
Format:Hardcover
The development of an instantaneous method of temporary star travel brings a unique set of dangers and unforeseen consequences. This is great stuff, an imaginative and captivating page-turner I couldn't put down. It's been a while since I read a book this tense, and I enjoyed it immensely. Taut writing, and Haldeman heightens the interest by presenting a variety of different viewpoints on the story's focus. Buy this one and read it, you won't be disappointed. The only minor drawback I noted was that the characters are not particularly well-developed. But this is a cracking good story, grippingly told.
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