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The Ring

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since no one else will say what this is about... this is the story of earth after a hugely destructive war, there is only the valley left that is not covered with water, and this valley is controlled by the Rulers, genetic perfections who can teleport themselves, and who dominate the lower class human Workers because of this ability, which the humans lack. into this place is born Cain, a clairvoyant, a telepath of unusual ability , he is a wonderfully portrayed character, a man too hard and too focused on his leadership of the rebellion of the humans against the rulers to see anything else, until a small orphaned boy is left in Cain's care--a boy whose unknown heritage will decide the outcome of this war over freedom and revenge. (by the way the ring doesnt really have much to do with the story, its just a good setting for the introduction) this book is sweeping and honest, Cain isn't nice or kind , but neither is he evil , you must decide who is right in this book , it isn't handed to you. like so much of real life, none of this is black and white, just shades of gray

Moran did an incredible job with this one, and I would never surrender my copy. Even after reading it about a dozen times in the last 12 years, I still find it to be one of the most compelling pieces of sci-fi ever printed. His characters are memorable and realistic, and he succeeds in drawing you into their world. The whole story has an air of fable and legend to it that makes it feel like truly classic sci-fi.

It has been a while, but this novel is still seared into my memory. It brings to mind so many genres from modern screen epics, to comic books, to the "Ring" opera it honors, and the even earlier myths. The characters, storytelling and action are broad yet detailed and beautifully drawn. It's one of those books that you make you so sorry you've reached the last page. If you like space opera - snap it up. Steve Berman, UCLA

I loved this book, which is unusual for one that is an adaptation of a screenplay. Perhaps it's because it hasn't made it to the movie screen yet. It has the scale that normally requires at least 3 volumes, but it is all in one book. The best of scifi. Comparable to A Plague of Angels by Sheri S Tepper

I have read all of DKM's works and this one has the least 'edge.' An interesting novel but nothing compared to the continuing time masterpeice.

Doesn't have the same hard sf feel that his continuing time novels do. Not bad, just different.

[Edited due to a comment received.]
This IS by the same person who wrote the novels set in the "Continuing Time" - but per his own statement, it's an editor-butchered novelization of someone else's mediocre screenplay, and not set in the "Continuing Time" at all. Don't buy this one expecting more of that great saga, like I did ... it's quite different.

(The comment contains a link to where the truth is finally revealed. Poor DKM!)