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Description edit
Set in a forbidden star system featuring a terrifying race of ant-like aliens, this is the story of Raen, the last of the massacred Sul family, and her lifetime pledge to vengeance. Other books by the author include "Downbelow Station" which won the Hugo Award, and "Exile's Gate".
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Quotes edit
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“'I am not real', he thought suddenly, as he had never thought in his life. 'I am only those tapes.'”
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“'It's part of growing up,' her mother had told her. 'The price of immortality. Azi and betas come and go, the azi quickest of all. We all love them when we're young. When one loses one's nurse, one begins to learn what *we* are, and what they are; and that's a valuable lesson, Raen. Learn to enjoy, and to say goodbye.'”
Organizations edit
- The Family: The association of Kontrin and their Houses and septs.
- ITAK: Istran Trade Association, Kontrin-licensed
- ISPAK: Add a description of this organization.
First Sentence edit
If it was anywhere possible to be a child in the Family, it was possible on Kethiuy, on Cerdin.
Glossary edit
- Sej: A dice game, part chance and part skill.
- Kontrin: Modified humans, somewhat immortal due to combined human and majat science. The elite class and rulers of the Reach.
- beta: Modified humans, most normal of the humans of the Reach, with a normal lifespan. Called as such by Kontrin and Majat. Not normally used by betas themselves and likely considered a perjorative.
- Azi: Modified human clones. Likely the majority workforce. Lifespan maximum of 40 years controlled by a fatal, built-in flaw. Sterile. Considered a commodity.
- Majat: An ant-like intelligent species. Their homeworld is Cerdin, but due to human help they have spread throughout the Reach. They are divided into four main hives, namely blue, green, red, and gold.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Alliance-Union Universe. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- C. J. Cherryh (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1980
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 312
Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1980
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 312
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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