Pretender (Third Foreigner Series #2)
The epic tale of the human survivors of a lost spacecraft, marooned on a planet inhabited by a hostile alien race, follows the civilization's rise from the age of steam through early space flight to confrontations with other alien species in distant sectors of space.
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The epic tale of the human survivors of a lost spacecraft, marooned on a planet inhabited by a hostile alien race, follows the civilization's rise from the age of steam through early space flight to confrontations with other alien species in distant sectors of space.Publishers WeeklyIn volume eight of Cherryh's masterful Foreigner sequence (Destroyer, etc.), Tabini, the deposed ruler of the atevi home world, represents humanity's best hope of survival on this alien planet and the atevi's own best chance of maintaining independence in a galaxy grown suddenly crowded with potential enemies. In order to retake control of his government, Tabini draws together various allies, allowing himself to serve as a possible target for assassination. Tabini must delicately balance the sensibilities of deeply conservative factions against the absolute need to push forward with the technological innovations that human beings have introduced to the atevi world. Human diplomat Bren Cameron, meanwhile, must simply stay alive, if only to prove to the skeptical atevi that other alien races do indeed exist and are headed their way. As usual, Cherryh alternates long stretches of brilliant, often oblique dialogue and complex political maneuvering with shorter interludes of violent, well-executed action. A science fictional equivalent of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire sequence, this series represents contemporary SF at its finest. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
\ Publishers WeeklyIn volume eight of Cherryh's masterful Foreigner sequence (Destroyer, etc.), Tabini, the deposed ruler of the atevi home world, represents humanity's best hope of survival on this alien planet and the atevi's own best chance of maintaining independence in a galaxy grown suddenly crowded with potential enemies. In order to retake control of his government, Tabini draws together various allies, allowing himself to serve as a possible target for assassination. Tabini must delicately balance the sensibilities of deeply conservative factions against the absolute need to push forward with the technological innovations that human beings have introduced to the atevi world. Human diplomat Bren Cameron, meanwhile, must simply stay alive, if only to prove to the skeptical atevi that other alien races do indeed exist and are headed their way. As usual, Cherryh alternates long stretches of brilliant, often oblique dialogue and complex political maneuvering with shorter interludes of violent, well-executed action. A science fictional equivalent of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire sequence, this series represents contemporary SF at its finest. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ VOYAAs Atevi gather at Tirnamardi in support of Tabini, the deposed Aiji, Paidhi/interpreter Bren Cameron continues to receive mixed messages. Officially Tabini treats Bren with respect but continually bars him from strategy sessions, refusing even to look at the lengthy report Bren compiled from his two-year space journey. Bren fears that Tabini regrets listening to his advice and assumes that his close association with a human contributed to his overthrow. When mysterious Guild members arrive, Bren's security detail's preemptive strike removes the assassins and sends Tabini's entourage packing for Sheridan, the capital. The hodgepodge of buses and cars carrying Tabini's supporters face sniper fire and sabotage on the road. The Aiji's forces seize the capital, securing the vital government buildings. At the critical morning session, Tabini asks Bren to deliver his report to the legislators. Disregarding his own safety, Bren shields Tabini when an assassination attempt aimed at the Paidhi threatens the Aiji as well. Bren's devotion sways the members of the Aishidi'tat, convincing them of Bren's honesty and good faith. Always introspective, Bren's musings typically slow the narrative; however, psychological tension plays a large part in this drama. Characterization, especially innovative interspecies relationships, drives the books in the Foreigner series. This world, skillfully wrought and imaginatively maintained, holds its fans in thrall. Enthusiasm remains undiminished among its followers for this long-standing series. This eighth volume will be as eagerly awaited as the second. VOYA CODES: 4Q 4P S A/YA (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Broad general YA appeal; SeniorHigh, defined as grades 10 to 12; Adult-marketed book recommended for Young Adults). 2006, DAW, 327p., Ages 15 to Adult. \ —Nancy K. Wallace\ \ \ Library JournalUpon his return from a space rescue mission aboard the starship Phoenix, Bren Cameron, human paidhi (advisor) to Tabini-aiji, ruler of the humanoid atevi, finds his world in the midst of civil war and that Tabini-aiji is missing. Assisted by his loyal crew of bodyguards-Tabini's ancient grandmother Ilsidi and Cajeri, the ruling family's eight-year-old heir-Bren finds a haven with an allied family and watches as more allies arrive at the estate, hoping that their paidhi can prevent the destruction of their way of life. Billed as the "second book of the third Foreigner sequence," Cherryh's follow-up to Destroyer opens up new aspects of atevi civilization while introducing a younger generation of characters. Superbly realized characters and an intriguing, Asian-based civilization make this a good addition to sf collections, particularly where the author has a following. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \
