- Hardcover: 339 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; First Edition edition (1 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671877186
- ISBN-13: 978-0671877187
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 15 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,656,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An acclaimed stand-alone SF novel from the author of the hugely popular Serrano Legacy series.
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Refusing to leave her only home to board the cryo ships, Ofelia hides, content to live alone on an abandoned planet, but when new settlers arrive and are slaughtered by unknown stone age aliens, she takes it upon herself to save the aliens from Earth's wrath.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was a refreshing sci fi/fantasy for me, as you don't see that many stories where the lead character is as old as Ofelia. Unwilling to leave the home that she has built alongside the other colonists, this old lady decides to see out her remaining days alone in the peace of an otherwise uninhabited world - or so she thinks.
Ofelia is the sort of old person that you cannot help but admire. Stubborn, self sufficient and comfortable with her own company, this wonderful character is reborn with the freedom of no longer having to conform with what is expected by society. Suddenly there is no one around to enforce what Ofelia sees as the restrictions of properness. The picture that Elizabeth Moon paints of being able to revert to an Eden where clothing is an optional extra and living on the fruits of one's own labour, is intensely satisfying.
Although I still believe that The Deed of Paksenarrion series has to date been Elizabeth Moon's best work, this is nevertheless a wonderful addition to her list of titles.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The colony was failing, and the Company was going to withdraw, and resettle its colonists elsewhere. But Ofelia has no desire to leave, and so hides out when the Sims Bancorp Cryo ships came to remove the colonists. The Company did not waste time, and Ofelia was left alone with the deserted but effectively operational village. She was elderly but active; not well-educated but bright, and well loaded with common sense and effective wisdom. So she established a one-person (with several sheep and cows - not forgetting the tomato plants) colony. Then, activating the communications array one day, she learns of a new colony arriving - at a different location. This is immediately attacked by native inhabitants, whose existence had not been known. The aboriginals destroy the newly arrived colonial ships. And now the rather simple "Robinson Crusoe" theme is replaced by an unusual
"first contact" story. I feel that going deeper into the story would rob the resder of much enjoyment. Ms Moon has envisaged an unusual approach, some suprising biological arrangements, and not least a neat, albeit not entirely original, solution to the problem she has set. This novel is a "stand alone" work, I would judge.
Companion novels are possible, but a true sequel
unlikely.
"first contact" story. I feel that going deeper into the story would rob the resder of much enjoyment. Ms Moon has envisaged an unusual approach, some suprising biological arrangements, and not least a neat, albeit not entirely original, solution to the problem she has set. This novel is a "stand alone" work, I would judge.
Companion novels are possible, but a true sequel
unlikely.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The colony was failing, and the Company was going to withdraw, and resettle its colonists elsewhere. But Ofelia has no desire to leave, and so hides out when the Sims Bancorp Cryo ships came to remove the colonists. The Company did not waste time, and Ofelia was left alone with the deserted but effectively operational village. She was elderly but active; not well-educated but bright, and well loaded with common sense and effective wisdom. So she established a one-person (with several sheep and cows - not forgetting the tomato plants) colony. Then, activating the communications array one day, she learns of a new colony arriving - at a different location. This is immediately attacked by native inhabitants, whose existence had not been known. The aboriginals destroy the newly arrived colonial ships. And now the rather simple "Robinson Crusoe" theme is replaced by an unusual
"first contact" story. I feel that going deeper into the story would rob the resder of much enjoyment. Ms Moon has envisaged an unusual approach, some suprising biological arrangements, and not least a neat, albeit not entirely original, solution to the problem she has set. This novel is a "stand alone" work, I would judge.
Companion novels are possible, but a true sequel
unlikely.
"first contact" story. I feel that going deeper into the story would rob the resder of much enjoyment. Ms Moon has envisaged an unusual approach, some suprising biological arrangements, and not least a neat, albeit not entirely original, solution to the problem she has set. This novel is a "stand alone" work, I would judge.
Companion novels are possible, but a true sequel
unlikely.
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Brilliant!!!!
Couldn't put it down. Ofelia was a wonderful strong character who unfortunately was pushed aside by her Son & Daughter-in-Law as 'too old to have feelings, opinions and worth' Boy... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jo D
A rather slow and rather different Sci-Fi experience
The story is set on a colony world and follows Ofelia, an old woman who is now pretty much disregarded by her younger family members. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Killie
Brilliant take on first contact
I really enjoyed this book. It starts a bit slowly with the departure of the colony under the orders of the uncaring corporation. Read more
Published 12 months ago by R. Morse
Refreshingly different sci-fi
I started this book with some trepidation as it was so far off the beaten track of the genre, but I ended up being blown away by a fresh take on the subject of first contact. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2003 by Shane
Entertaining, interesting premise.
The concept of an elderly woman purposefully stranding herself on an alien planet as her colony departs forever is brilliant. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 1999
Moving,Funny,Witty,Incredibly good,I love Ofelia
After reading the deed of Paksenarrion I found her other novels lacking the kind of character I found in those books. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 1998
Thoroughly enjoyable, moving and heart-warming
Not only tough to put down, but brought a tear to my eye at the end. Nice to read something that makes one feel good to be a human. Read more
Published on 22 May 1998
A sedate book with a strong character
This book has produced ecstatic reactions in many quarters but failed to do much for me. The characterisation is indeed strong and the writing is excellent, but the plot is... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 1998
Interesting idea and character
I found Elizabeth Moon's, REMNANT POPULATION, fascinating because the main character is an older woman. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 1998
Amazing book - all women and most men should read it!
Remnant Population is the very best of Elizabeth Moon - an author noted for combining inspiring fantasy with gritty realism. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 1997
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