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Liked It “I read this series in high school in the 90's and have re-read in many times over the years. The seond book, "Killashandra" is my favorite of the trilogy but this first is fabulous as well. Having both a Geology and music background, I found the idea of 'singing crystal' and all the uses of...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “this book was OK, it did not keep my interest enough to pick up the second one in the series. it really barely held my interest all the way to the end. The author has this way of not describing the setting, scene, or characters, but will have action and dialogue happening...or she describes...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I read this series in high school in the 90's and have re-read in many times over the years. The seond book, "Killashandra" is my favorite of the trilogy but this first is fabulous as well. Having both a Geology and music background, I found the idea of 'singing crystal' and all the uses of crystals in the series very interesting. ”
Jennifer D wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Anne McCaffrey is one of THE best writers. When she wrote about the Crystal Thrall, I could hear all of the crystals singing and it was deafeningly loud and so beautiful. I fealt the crystals vibrating and the pain when the connection was broken. It truly took my breath away. It was an experience that I didn't expect.”
Chad R wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I tread this one repeatedly when I was looking for direction in my own life. It's a great story on the theme of how when one dorr closes, another one opens.”
Eileen M wrote this review Thursday, May 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While I found this series to be weak overall, the first novel (which really stands alone) is excellent and remains my favourite McCaffrey novel to this day. The other two volumes are politics and mystery, this is about self-discovery and reminds me of the Harper Hall trilogy in the slice-of-life moments.”
Dyson Logos wrote this review Thursday, January 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“First in a series. An interesting world and an interesting character. Read them all.”
Margie W wrote this review Friday, December 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've probably read through this trilogy a dozen times and I still enjoy it. This read-through, I've been struck by the computers... Anne McCaffrey is right-on in how much they've become a part of day to day life but a some details are very outdated. For instance, no cell phones or e-mail related technology exists and when they need to get a document from one computer to another they print it out from one terminal and the "insta-reader" translates it into the other. I just love her strong characters and the story itself keeps me turning those pages even after multiple reads!”
Kim M wrote this review Saturday, August 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“this book was OK, it did not keep my interest enough to pick up the second one in the series. it really barely held my interest all the way to the end. The author has this way of not describing the setting, scene, or characters, but will have action and dialogue happening...or she describes one aspect way too much, and another not at all. It makes it quite difficult to follow”
Delia R wrote this review Friday, August 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this series! Anne McCaffrey has a special way with books, she comes up with fresh and wonderful stories that never leave your memory. The whole idea of crystals and how they are mined are interesting, the mix between music and muscle and the downsides of obsessions. Read these books in order but read them all they just keep getting better and better.”
Mary G wrote this review Wednesday, March 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Good science fiction”
Judy A wrote this review Saturday, February 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I first read this book when I was about 8 or 9 (though admittedly some aspects of the story went completely over my head ). It has been one of my favorites ever since. The whole series is fantastic but this one will always be my favorite of the series.
Lylah wrote this review Tuesday, November 6 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I do not know how many times I have read it.”
