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Saturn's Child

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I fell in love with Saturn's Child when I first read it three years ago. And I'm still dying to find out what happens to Saturna. The first time I read it I couldn't put it down. Now all I want to do is pick up the sequel. So if you want an excellent read and you have the patience to wait, Saturn's Child is the book for you.

This is a character-driven story -- the essence of the narrative is really about the characters, their histories, and how they interact and relate to one another. The space exploration and politcial plots are a framework upon which the characetrs can act and interact. As such, there is a lot of detail, especially about the characters, but a significant effort was made in the world-bulding, and it never feels as if the characters are on a cardboard stage. I enjoyed this book for those very reasons.

That said, what I would fault the story for is the following: It has a fairly slow pace and the flashbacks are occasionally disconcerting -- I would start to get into the story and sometimes found myself wrenched off into a character's past. Nooo! We were justing getting to a good part.... I found the end a little too neat and tidy, given all the convolutions that led up to it. There are some issues with some of the science, but these probably won't be noticed except by readers with a strong science background. This is not a hard sci-fi novel, but the detail is much better than in some soft sci-fi novels, and I appreciated the fact that science and scientists were presented in a positive way. And I do think the setting was more than a little idealistic, with the humans and Fazisians (and their governments) getting along extraordinarily well.

In summary: If you like character-driven sci-fi, this book is worth a read. If you are looking for space battles or accurate technological detail, best to look elsewhere.

I don't know if its the author or the publisher, but after getting very involved in the story of Saturna, her parents and her 2 cultures, you're left wanting more, a lot more. The story is good with a slight Star Trek overtone. Ace-Putnam needs to get on the stick and get Lt. Uhura to do some communicating.

It is 1999. 3 years since this book was published, I was sure that the second part must be available by now. Imagine my surprise when I realized that it wasn't. Miss Nichols herself in the introductions refers to this book as being part of a series. Where is the next book? I have to find out what has happened to everyone.

I loved Saturns child. It is one of the best books I have read in years and I am a big scifi/fantasy reader. The only thing I really have to say about it is WHERE IS THE SEQUEL??

I thoroughly enjoyed this book when it came out. Loved the characters & got thoroughly caught up in them. There was every hint of a continuation of the story, but I've yet to find it. It's beginning to look like this will be a stand-alone instead of the series I was looking forward to. Too bad, a loss for all Nichelle Nichols/Margaret Bonanno's fans.

It honestly took me awhile to get into this story. It seemed like a typical sappy love story, from the go. I thought it a waste of time so I put it down but found myself reading it under duress -- I didn't have anything else to read.

To my pleasant surprise, the story improved dramatically and by the end I desperately wanted to see where everything would go. Though, a persistent frustration was the lack of chemistry. If I weren't told of their affections I would not have guessed it, except that it was obvious that Tetrok and Nyota would end up together from the initial meeting.

I was also disappointed to find that there has yet to be an addition to the story, leaving things incomplete.

I can guess what's likely to happen but this one surprised me so I'd much rather read it. The second book would have definitely been more enjoyable.

great book!! compelling!! still waiting for the rest!! nichelle and margaret did a great job on this.

This book was wonderful. I am anxious for the next book in this series. You don't want to put the book down. Pick it up and read it. Savor every moment.

I admit to being a Trekie, so I was predisposed to like the book. That said, however, it really was engaging, and I found it different enough from Trek to make it both a credible story, and worth the read. In addition to the "sci-fi" component, there's also some romantic tension, for those are interested in that angle. The ending left me wanting more.....will there be a sequel?