Doona [Mass Market Paperback]

Anne McCaffrey (Author), Jody Lynn Nye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2004

Over twenty-five years ago, the first humans came to the unspoiled planet of Doona. They ignored one important fact: They were not alone. Doona was the home of the cat-like alien race of Hrrubans. And so began an experiment in cohabitation that lasted for a quarter of a century.

Their contract is now up for renewal.

Now, their delicate alliance is threatened by new alien visitors offering friendship. But not everyone believes in their motives. And as a battle of diplomatic unrest ensues, Doona once again falls under the dark shadow of uncertainty and self-destruction.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Anne McCaffrey is the author of Freedom's Landing, Freedom's Choice, and Freedom's Challenge. In 1999 she received the Margaret A. Edwards Award, given by the American Library Association, for lifetime achievement. One of science fiction's most beloved writers, Anne lives in Ireland.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Ace Trade (February 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441011314
• ISBN-13: 978-0441011315
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.2 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #639,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Careful!!! NOT full set!, July 26, 2004

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Nancy H. Dryden "Lemonancy" (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doona (Mass Market Paperback)

I ordered this under the impression that it contained all three Doona books - decision, crisis and treaty (as the above review states). However, it ONLY has the second and third (crisis and treaty). I'm not too upset because I paid only 4 dollars for it used, but still. Keep this in mind if you plan to buy this book.

On the other hand, Anne McCaffrey is fabulous and I love these books. The three stars is only for the publication itself, not the novels!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Young Adult Read, January 13, 2008

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Zachary Jones (Wake Forest, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doona (Paperback)

McCaffrey is a writer I depend on. That is, whenever I pick up a book by her, I expect to be entertained, swept away, enchanted and completely enthralled by the story which unfolds therein. That said, I was a little disappointed in this book. That's not to say that the book isn't any good - I just want you to know how high my expectations were when I opened it.

All in all, it read more like a a young adult novel than the more sophisticated and intriguing Science Fiction McCaffrey usually weaves. I'm not sure how much that was Nye's influence (I haven't really read any of her other works) or just the target audience. That said, the book itself was a fun and intriguing read, just in places the dialogue and narration felt forced and almost explanatory. I have definitely read better written books.

And this isn't just one book, but actually two: "Crisis on Doona" and "Treaty at Doona". The two primary characters are more like ideals personified, which are then thrown into the most perplexing scenarios which have been incredibly manipulated and the odds stacked against them. Then through a bit of luck, the perseverance of their excellent character, and the help of their loyal friends, they overcome and prevail.

That said, these stories definitely seem to be focused more on the Middle School age and early High School age. I recommend them primarily to those audiences, but, hey, if you're an adult, feel free to dive in - the waters aren't too deep!

3 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doona complied, June 17, 2004

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Dave Burton (Longreach, Queensland Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Doona (Mass Market Paperback)

This is yet another attempt to re-release a set of stories with nothing new. If you have not read the Doona series then this is your chance to get the whole set of Decision, Crisis and Treaty Planet in one set. Otherwise don't bother.