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A Thousand Words For Stranger (10th Anniversary Edition) (Trade Pact Universe-1) [Kindle Edition]

Julie E. Czerneda (Author)
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The tenth anniversary edition of Julie Czerneda's debut science fiction novel, the story of a woman on the run, from the law, her own people, and an unknown pursuer. Her memory taken from her by a stasis block, Sira must stay free long enough to regain her identity and the full use of her telepathic powers-for failure may cost not only her own future but that of her entire race.

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Fast-paced SF adventure set in a multi-species universe.
Sira is on the run from the law, her own kind, and those who would use her for their own ends. It would help if she knew who to trust. It would really help if she knew who and what she was.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 717 KB
  • Print Length: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Daw (4 Sep 2007)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B001JK9C72
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #176,817 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Give this book a try! 13 Oct 1997
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I'll admit that when I first read the plot synopsis of this book, I wasn't all that enthusiastic about it. After all, a main character with amnesia who has to discover the secret of who and what they are is a bit of a science fiction cliche by now. However, I decided to read this book anyway, and I'm glad I did.

In many stories of this kind, the poor amnesiac hero or heroine is basically passive, like a football that gets kicked around by the other characters until they reach the resolution of the story. It's hard to sympathize much with a football. But Sira, the protagonist of _A Thousand Words for Stranger_, displays a remarkable amount of courage and decisiveness. She doesn't let the other characters push her around. This not only makes her a more interesting and sympathetic character, it also makes for a few surprises when Sira does something that neither the other characters nor the reader expect. In fact, the plot of the book in the later half is riddled with surprises and twists as we learn more about Sira. So although the book starts a bit slowly, as it progresses it becomes much harder to put down.

The books is also peopled with several different types of aliens, some of which feature prominently in the story, others of which are more in the background. I sometimes found myself wishing that the book would tell me more about some of these alien species, but it's clear from what it does tell that Czerneda has some talent for creating interesting cultures. I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with in her next book.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amnesia, and Politics 27 Nov 2002
By Farfalla VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
_A Thousand Words For Stranger_ is a book with finely drawn characters, who emerge slowly through their actions, rather than what the author tells us of them. This works particularly well, as the main protagonist has amnesia, and so must build an identity for herself, as well as others.

The story starts (a little slowly) on a planet of little consequence, with an attack on two members of the Clan, a species who looks human, but with formidable telepathic powers. Sira escapes the attack, only to be captured by slavers, and she doesn't know anything about herself. Her life, as she remembers it, starts with the attack. This sets in motion her escort searching for her, and her own attempt to find out about herself, around the compulsions that have been implanted in her mind. She meets a Captain Morgan, who is a strong human telepath, and who helps her escape from the slavers, and gives her a berth on his ship, as crew.

As Sira and Morgan travel, and they are chased by Law Enforcement (the Enforcers) and the Slavers Sira escaped from, and her own people, whom Sira does not trust, we learn more and more about the complicated politics and plots of the Clan, and who Sira is among them.

A highly enjoyable book, that I wish hadn't ended so suddenly. I look forward to reading the other two books about Sira and Morgan, hoping to find them as enjoyable as the first.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I have quickly become Julie Czerneda's biggest fan. I say this because she has successfully merged my favorite genre (science fiction) and my least favorite genere (romance). THOUSAND WORDS FOR STRANGER is for science fiction writing what BRAM STOKERS DRACULA is for horror film. it's erotic but without being sexual. The relationship between Morgan and Sira is not the reason to read THOUSAND but it is part of what keeps you hooked. The story line is involved and interesting (I don't want to give anything away!) and best of all it is believable! I was wondering how I could have missed her work until I found out it was her first. I am glad I got in at the ground level and am earnestly awaiting her next book!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent science-fiction
I really love 'A Thousand Words For Stranger' and would really recommend the Trade Pact Universe trio of novels generally. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by Matt
Very good for a first book.
For a first book it was great. The only part i didn't like much was the end of the book. Although writer tells the reason of beginning to write was unliking the end of another... Read more
Published on 6 May 2001 by m842@rocketmail.com
I liked it....
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. It did have a few "slow" parts, but I liked the alien world the author created and the characters in the book. Read more
Published on 17 May 1999
Strong, interesting, and completely unique characters
Czerneda has produced a great first novel. The writing is clear and well-structured. Sira and Morgan, the main characters, are strong, and end up becoming people you would want to... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 1999
This is one of the best books I've read in a long long time!
Not since reading the hobbit in 1968 have I found a book more entertaining. I hope she makes this a series. This lady knows how to tell a story. I was sorry it ended. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 1999
Slow to start, but great in the end.
Sira has lost her memory. All she know are the strange compulsions that urge her toward one man, Captain Jason Morgan. She soon finds out that she is a pawn in a bigger game. Read more
Published on 24 July 1998
Very interesting, thought-provoking, and engrossing
This book is very interesting and it is worth reading. The characters are written very well, and you really feel like you know them by the end of the book. Read more
Published on 21 July 1998
An engrossing read
Admittedly, science-fiction is not my genre of choice (I prefer fantasy). Because of this and the detailed universe the author offers in the beginning of the book, it took me... Read more
Published on 1 May 1998
Savour slowly or devour voraciously, but don't miss it!
This book does start a little slowly, but the characters are well-drawn, multi-dimensional and very engaging; they and their universe, and this one of their stories, complex and... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 1997
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