Young Rissa [Import] [Paperback]

F. M. Busby (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Futura Orbit (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0708882722
• ISBN-13: 978-0708882726
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a saga not to be missed, August 12, 2000

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This review is from: Young Rissa (Rissa Kerguelen Saga Bk 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is like many firsts. It could have been thicker with details but the plot is solid and the books to follow are fantastic. The plot is solid SF fare with a political twist. Basically "what would happen if corporations really DID take over most of the world" is the backdrop for a seriously good read - even the 5th time around.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Role Model, May 2, 2003

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"phoenixdawns" (NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Young Rissa (Paperback)

FM Busby created Rissa... at times, I let myself believe that he created her specifically for me. She has been my role model for many years: strong, confident, yet compassionate. Breaking free of her past tramas and stretching out on wings powered by her own determination, Rissa is everything I want to be when I grow up. At 36, I STILL go back and read this series when I need to renew my sense of worth and confidence. Thank you, Mr. Busby!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional start to a wonderful series, October 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Young Rissa (Rissa Kerguelen Saga Bk 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This, the first book in the Rissa Kerguelen series, is a brilliant story that was years ahead of its time. The prologue takes place right about now, in which total government control, alien coverups, and cloning add up to a bleak future for one Rissa Kerguelen. Her parents slain, separated from her brother, the five year old girl is put into a "Total Welfare Center", which is little more than slave barracks. Neglected, abused, and raped, the lonely girl grows up to win her way out of the Center via a lottery. Once out, she decides to go into hiding and get training to survive the Government which has almost total control over the planet earth. Making a valuble friend in Erika Hulzein, the heir to the survival training center, she leaves earth for a better future...and finds more adventure. Rissa is an inspirational feminist; smart, strong, quick, and able to fight for her self and beliefs. I found her to be a classic heroine, on par with Scarlett O'Hara. All in all a wonderful read, and make sure to check out the next 2 books in the series.