- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc (1 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0451457889
- ISBN-13: 978-0451457882
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,520,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant,
By C (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)
Brilliant book, very well written with good dialogue, realistic characters and great plot.
Reminds me strongly of James H Schmitz at his best
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read,
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This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)
40 years ago, in order to save humanity from aliens during an alien attack, the human genetic code was altered. It did its job but left Earth's younger generation succumbing to an incurable fatal disease. Now scientists are racing to Earth's far flung colonies to find the cure. Irene Olsen and crew land on Navohar, which may have the answer to the disease, all she has to do is figure out what that answer is.Navohar is a fine and enjoyable first novel from Hilari Bell, and I for one certainly hope to see more novels from her in the future. She poses questions that we in the present day would do well to consider, especially now that we've got the rough draft of our own genetic code. My only quibble is with the interaction between two of the characters and the very end of the novel. Unfortunately I can't say anymore as I would ruin the ending. Other than that, pick it up, you'll like it.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This sf has heart as well as action,
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)
The Vrell were an alien slave trading race who attacked the earth in full force, but were repelled by scientists who developed a virus that killed the invaders. The victory came with a huge price tag as one out of every two hundred children born die young from GED, a genetic disease that every newborn carries. There remains one hope left for the planet's future, which is to locate an earth colony established before the Vrell aggression occurred.Scientist Irene Olson, her nephew Mark under a death sentence from GED, and a host of her peers, are on a three year expedition trying to track the lost colonies. They have found many colonies, but in each case, alien plagues have killed everyone. Their hopes soar when they reach NAVOHAR where colonists live, having survived a deadly plague. Irene prays that their blood and DNA will bring the cure to the dying children of earth, but first she must uncover the secrets that the inhabitants are hiding from her. NAVOHAR is a fast-paced, exciting space opera novel that employs a wicked mystery to add to the brilliantly executed story line. The characters feel genuine and strike a sympathetic chord with the audience. The alien landscape makes the plot feel realistic as talented newcomer Hilari Bell shows she is a born storyteller by painting a vivid visual picture. This is one writer whose star appears ready to illuminate the genre with excitement. Harriet Klausner 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great first effort,
By Liz0000 "liz0000" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)
A little while after Earth successfully fends off alien invaders, Irene and her shipmates leave on a voyage to discover the fate of colonists who have left Earth before the invasion. They seek to learn more then only the fate of the colonists - the young people of Earth are dying of a genetic disease caused by the biological warfare that led to the defeat of the alien invaders. Warfare in which Irene took part. It is hoped that the colonists will have a cure for the deadly disease. After finding that most of the colonies failed due to alien diseases, Irene and her shipmates find a group of colonists who have not died. It soon becomes clear that these colonists are hiding something...The characterization in the book is wonderful. You find yourself actually rooting for Irene and her nephew (who is dying of the genetic disease). The story keeps you on the edge of your seat, and it has a satisfying ending. Even the "bad guys" have understandable motivations. The biggest problem with the book is the logical inconsistencies. The most glaring is why would the colonists be expected to have a cure for this disease? Overall this is a great book, and I would highly recommend it. You won't want to put it down. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This book could have been so good,
By Jennifer Pelland - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)
You know, this book really could have shone. The premise is fabulous, the universe is wonderful, but the characters... Oh, the characters. I felt like I was watching a bunch of braindead, immature caricatures rather than a group of intelligent and mature adults. Also, our protagonist, who is supposed to be a brilliant scientist, takes until page 252 to figure out what we all realized back on page 101. The plot drags needlessly in some places, and races along too quickly in others. The real frustration is that with a good editor, this book could have been a gem. But instead, it's just a disappointing read.
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