- Paperback
- Publisher: Ace Books; Reprint edition (Jan 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0441031277
- ISBN-13: 978-0441031276
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 941,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The final volume in the "Pandora" trilogy, the planet is in the grip of the clone known as Director. The resistance's main hope is Crista Galli, believed by some to be the child of God. As the book progresses, the fight for Pandora becomes more widely spread.
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If you've read the Jesus Incident (although that is not necessary, it is quite possible to read this book as a stand-alone novel), you will think it to be inconceivable that the Pandoran population has become so stupid as to just let "the director" take over and manipulate the economy, especially food production. Having stated that, the novel itself is as exciting as ever. As is always the case with Herbert, there is more to the story than just what is actually described as happening. Religion, philosophy, and interesting science are always together and this is also the case in this book. And I for one did not notice the fact that though the book started off with two authors, it ended with only one. It had the right kind of ending anyway!
Format:Hardcover
I struggled to finish it. It was only the interesting ideas and characters from the first two books that kep me persevering
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Ascension Factor -- Frank Herbert's other sci-fi world
28 Oct 1999
Format:Paperback
This is not a story of empire, such as in his great classic series, "Dune; but rather, Herbert and Ransom tell the story of an ill-fated interstellar colonial expedition gone horribly wrong. I am looking for a hard copy of this work because I believe that the general theme of the mega-hit Strategy software game, "Alpha Centauri" is inspired by some of the vicious alien creatures described in Herbert's story of the adaptation of humanity to a brutal alien world. Characterization is a lot deeper than most sci-fi, and the "run around the fortress" scene is something I've remembered for more than two decades since I last read the book. In our world of animated feature films, this would make an incredible movie.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
May be Herbert's greatest work
23 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really don't understand how this work could have been so poorly received. The entire Voidship series is one of the most provocative and deeply moving works of science fiction that I have ever read. I actually found this series far more provocative than the Dune series. I don't know how much is Herbert and how much is Ransom, but this is an incredible collaboration. It is a long inquiry into the nature of existence, consiousness, and humanity. It is also a great story. It a truly original, unique work.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
More Voidship
27 Aug 2001
Format:Hardcover
Unlike Dune, this series has been out of print for some time. Shame! No one does it better than Herbert but Dune-Mania has left too much of his best work unread and unknown. Dune was a masterpiece, no question. But the series devolved into action novels - the work of creating his universe did not have to be re-done so the rest was just what happens next (and as Brian continues the series, what happened before). The Voidship series is different. Beginning with Destination: Void, which establishes the premise, each novel must reestablish the world in which it is set. Each set of characters has very new hurdles and new forms of intelligent life(? at least self-awareness) to deal with, each with their own world view. A good marketing bet would be to reintroduce these novels in paperback, capitalizing on the popularity of the Dune series. Let the new generation of sf readers discover the other worlds of Frank Herbert. This review refers to the series - Destination: Void, The Jesus Incident, The Lazarus Effect, and The Ascension Factor
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