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Nor Crystal Tears (Hardcover)

by Alan Dean Foster (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)


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Recounts the history of the relationship between humans and the insect-like Thranx, as seen through the eyes of a young agricultural expert--and a Thranx--named Ryo. Originally in paperback.

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Before Man and insectlike Thranx had become allies, when the reptilian AAnn were just occasional raiders of Thranx colony worlds, one young Thranx agricultural expert lived a life of quiet desperation.
A dreamer in a world of sensible, stable beings, Ryo buried himself in his work -- reclaiming marshland from a tenacious jungle -- until he came across a letter describing a relative's encounter with horrid, two-legged, soft-skinned space-going beasts . . . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Severn House Publishers (February 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0727845640
  • ISBN-13: 978-0727845641
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,851,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars First Alan Dean Foster I read... still a favorite, August 5, 2001
This review is from: Nor Crystal Tears (Paperback)
I read this when it first came out... ages ago. It was my first Alan Dean Foster novel and got me hooked. I still have the book, and while the cover is a bit tattered, I still read it every few years.

The main character in this novel is an alien and we get to learn and experience his world through his eyes. It's only later in the book do we get to encounter the real aliens, humans, and what transpires when these two very different races meet and try to understand each other. A great read, with great perspective and characters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good first contact and a good place to start., March 7, 2005
More than ten years after first reading it and having read many other first contact books this one is still my favorite. While doing first contact from an aliens view has been done more realisticly, such as the The Chanur Saga, none has done it quite as fun. Foster has an ability to capture both seriousness and fun in his writing and this book in no exception. This book is a good jumping off point for potential Fosterites and a great book for long time fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A look at first contact from the other side, August 9, 2004
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This is a very creative first contact story. Told from the alien point-of-view, it illustrates the dangers that prejudice and fear create when alien species first meet.

Foster does a good job of describing a insectoid civilization, and provides great insight into the traits of such a species. It is especially interesting to note the relative relationship of mammals on this world, and the attitudes towards them. This sets the stage for the potential conflict when contact with Earth's humans.

This book holds a mirror up to our own prejudices and attitudes and serves as a cautionary tale about making quick judgements when encountering new cultures. It is all too easy for misunderstandings to create enemies, when patience might lead to understanding and friendship.
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A very nice science fiction novel which explores first contact between two very different alien races and does it from the point of view of both species. Read more
Published on October 21, 2004 by C. Gilbert

5.0 out of 5 stars Alan Dean Foster's best work
I rate "Nor Crystal Tears" as Alan Dean Foster's best work, and as one of the best books I have ever read. It is a masterfully written story of first contact. Read more
Published on November 23, 2001 by K. Martens

3.0 out of 5 stars Good history lesson, bad story
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Published on September 18, 2001 by Adam Missner

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!
THIS BOOK WAS A BRILLIANT FIRST CONTACT NOVEL. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! TWO VERY DIFFERENT WORLDS MEET AND CROSS THE BARRIERS OF COMMUNICATION. A GREAT BOOK ALL AROUND.
Published on November 26, 1999 by Michael Delaware

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!
I love this book.It is the best sci-fi book I have ever read.It is a sentimental and addicting book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST HUMAN TELEPATH NOVEL I'VE READ THE ONLY 1 I'VE READ
First of all, I'd like to say that I've never read any of Octavia Butler's novels. My loss. This is THE BEST HUMAN TELEPATH NOVEL I'VE READ. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best first contact novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite first contact story
Very few first contact stories delve into the other side's perspective quite so deeply, or effectively. One of Foster's best.
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