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5.0 out of 5 stars A great entry in this terrific series, August 29, 2000

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This review is from: Acorna's World (Hardcover)

On board the space traveling Condor, Acorna The Unicorn Girl feels safe from the insect race the Khleevi who dine on their own geriatrics and delight in eating other races. The Khleevi remain a major threat to Acorna's people, the Linyaari because the insect race has no qualms about genocide, as other species are fodder to them.

Accompanying Acorna on the salvage ship is Captain Becker, first mate Road Kill, and Khleevi escapee Aari. When they receive an SOS from a nearby planet, the foursome feel impelled to help. There they discover the Khleevi has caused another massacre that leaves Acorna and her companions fighting to save two races before further slaughter leaves them extinct.

The fourth Acorna tale is an entertaining young adult science fiction tale. The story line is filled with action and a growing attraction between Acorna and Aari. Late into the tale, Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough provide an entertaining, cleverly designed critique on how the young devour the elderly in free market society. Erudite fans will dine on Margaret Ball's linguistic interpretation that intelligently spoofs the plot's action-packed space opera with a small but serious thesis. Though lacking depth to any of the key players except in an overall generalization of the traits of the various races, ACORNA'S WORLD is a fun to read work of science fiction.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anne's fans will not be disappointed, July 9, 2001

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Diane Catanzaro - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acorna's World (Hardcover)

We finally get to see Acorna grown up and dealing with her own people, in a culture that she has little understanding of. As often happens, others try to govern her life and actions based upon what they are used to. She manages to retain some control of herself and her own choices.

I'll read anything Anne McCaffrey writes, and this book was certainly up to her usual excellent standards.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Acorna's World, August 20, 2000

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"cmar7" (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acorna's World (Hardcover)

Acorna's World leads you into areas unexplored about the whole system Ms. McCaffrey has set Acorna in in the first place. It was very fascinating to this avid S.F. & F. reader. As Acorna learns about her real world and people, we are treated to analogies that pertain to our own real world, and how we treat people, that are not really noticed until after you read it. As usual, the characters were realistic, the background/scenery descriptions were captivating. All in all, a fun jaunt through Acorna's world, with some twists to keep the reader intrigued.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not one of her best series.
I love McCaffrey's books, but this series is not my favorite. It is good, though.

Published on January 7, 2010 by Cindy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read as usual from this reliable author
The Acorna books are amazing. They are unregrettable and very deep. It takes you away to another time and place, and lets you see the world through a very different (make-believe)... Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by Mr D Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Doona
This book is great! First I have read of the Doona books, the puns that pop up through the book are hysterical. A great commentary on government!

Published on July 15, 2006 by Debra L. Crowe

2.0 out of 5 stars Let it die already
While I loved the first Acorna books, and fell in love with the sweet little unicorn girl, I quickly changed my mind after this book. Read more

Published on July 7, 2004 by Crissy Gottberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Acorna's World
This book is my favorite in the Unicorn girl series. I was brought to tears at some points. This is truley A.M's work at it's best! Two thumbs way up!!!!!

Published on November 7, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars wish there was 0 star mark
Disgustingly silly. Seems that her books are getting more and more ridicilous. Book is full of complete nonsense, characters are [unrealistic],the whole thing is extremely... Read more

Published on July 21, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Far below her usual efforts
I have been a fan of Anne McCaffrey for years, but this book seemed far below her usual standards. Aside from being rather boring and plotless, it also seemed rather childish. Read more

Published on May 27, 2002 by w_lauzon

1.0 out of 5 stars !!
I hated this book. The plot just didn't bring me in, I realy liked the idea but it just wasn't realy a good book. Read more

Published on March 22, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars acorna-the unicorn girl-is great
I truly enjoyed this story of a silver haired girl,with a tiny horn and funny looking feet. she was found and befriended by three prospectors, who would appear to never be the... Read more

Published on October 14, 2001 by GAIL GILLIT

5.0 out of 5 stars Acorna is fabulous
Anne McCaffrey has always written books that read quickly, these books are, as usual, page turners. Her characters are always believable, and if you like fantasy, with a touch of... Read more

Published on June 5, 2001 by Starr R. Gotzen

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Roughly six weeks after she had joined the crew of the Condor, flagship of Becker Interplanetary Recycling and Salvage Enterprises, Ltd., Acorna sat on "salvage watch" at the helm of the ship, surrounded by the softly glowing console lights in the cockpit and the billions of stars beyond. Read the first page

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sap shells, sacred temple cat, vine world, com screen, com unit, evacuation ships, corn unit, escape pod, salvage ship, tractor beam, space travelers

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Captain Becker, House Harakamian, Moon of Opportunity, Maganos Moonbase, Nadhari Kando, Calum Baird, Grandam Naadiina, Hafiz Harakamian, Karina Harakamian, Rafik Nadezda, Acorna's World, Johnny Greene, Kisla Manjari, Ngaen Xong Hoa

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