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Emergence Mass Market Paperback – November, 1984

by David R. Palmer (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Bantam Books (November 1984)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553245015
ISBN-13: 978-0553245011
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,350,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Appocoliptic Distopian Cold War Ever After

ByBus Lampon April 6, 2017

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I had picked this book up out of a pile of books at the library for a quick read on breaks while building my house in the early 80s. It was and is a fun read though, now having grandchildren the age of this heroin, it does stretch ones imagination to accept all that she accomplishes during the story. That said, it was easy on my first read to accept her traits because I had developed quickly as a child. Also, the cold war was in my face growing up so the book dredged up memories of my thoughts back in high-school. Presently it could serve as a discussion generator if I let my grandchildren read it about real life applications concerning hopping hormones.

Alright, enough rambling, the Bottom Line is this is a well written book in a journal format (format not for everyone thus the 4 stars for that adult themes in a youth science fiction) that has enough suspense and nostalgia in it to keep an adult flipping pages and a tween dreaming of grandeur for several nights. That said, there is some adult thematic content - - about sex - - that should lead to some very interesting dialogue with your tween.

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Candy Smith-Foster, our future

ByCheryl StoutTOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon September 1, 2011

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I thought I had read "Emergence" years ago. A friend just sent me a copy and I decided to read it again. What a great surprise - I had NOT read it previously and what an astounding story.

Candy is 11 years old, a genius, and the next step UP in mankind's evolution. Her adopted father has prepared in case of emergencies of apocalyptic proportion and this is her truncated journal of the happenings after those events.

The story tells of her adventures along with friends (including a feathered one) as she tries to find other survivors.

A unique plot idea, lots of action, great characters. Fun, fun.

I understand that Palmer did write a sequel called "Tracking." It was published in three separate issues of Analog Science Fiction magazine in 2008 but I can't see that it ever came out in book form. Too bad - I sure would have bought it.

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Sequel appears in Analog 2008, 3-Part series in May+

Bysuluon March 10, 2013

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Did you realize that the sequel to Emergence was in Analog? It was a 3-part series beginning with the double issue that came out in May 2008. I might keep an eye out and see if they serialize the sequel to Threshold that way. I know Analog is available in digital format now, and believe it is also on Kindle.Analog Science Fiction and Fact

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A Classic in the Apocalyptic Genre

ByOtherWorlds&Wisdomon February 24, 2013

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I first read this 20 years ago and it always tuck in the back of my head. I remember not being able to put it down, so I wondered would it be as good as I remembered it? It is. Emergence is an absorbing novel that you can't put down that follows a young girl who has survived the near-complete destruction of man. First person is not done often, but when done well as in this book, it pulls you in. Surprisingly still fresh after all these years. You won't even notice the lack of cell phones and Internet. Sure, sometimes that it seems the genius-girl can do a little too much for 11-year-old even though she is a genius, especially as the story progresses. Yet the story and causes of the End are still frighteningly relevant to our time. The Cold War-inspired themes in here have been replaced in our day with just as menacing government-oppression scenarios. With the current surge in this genre, this book should be reprinted for the new generation. Great for anyone who has enjoyed The Road,Wool,One Second After &Agenda 21.

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In a parallel universe...

ByD. Kittrellon September 18, 2013

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David Palmer would have been publishing a book a year since _Emergence_ appeared and be on every SF reader's "top 10" list. A comparison with Heinlein and Varley seemed inevitable. Sadly, that didn't happen. This book and it's sequel (finally written and serialized -- _Emergence_ was a fix-up so serialized in its own way -- about five years ago) need to be back in-print and brought from their cult status to wider attention. I'd love a small press, signed, limited edition, collecting the two stories but I'd settle for e-books to replace my reading copies of _Emergence_ that seem to fall apart every few years. If you haven't read it, find a copy and do so. I don't have to tell anyone who has read it to read it again.

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overlooked and underrated

Bya writer/reader/listeneron January 26, 2008

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Having read and re-read most of the best-known works of apocalyptic and dystopian science fiction, I was reduced a while back to reading second-rate works, some of which are pulp or at least border on it. Never having heard of David R. Palmer, I opened his twenty-five year old book Emergence expecting another near-pulp experience . . . and was immediately captivated. I was greeted by Candy Smith-Foster, a winsome 11-year-old whiz kid of a girl, sardonic and vulnerable by turns, writing in an abbreviated form of shorthand (sans articles and occasionally nouns to save time and space), and utterly endearing. Candy's character, and the literary devices Palmer uses to create and convey it, are alone worth the read. The plot, too, is engaging, if not outstanding, and is also noteworthy for its ceaseless optimism and hope even in the face of repeated danger and tragedy. Having begun this book by bracing myself for pulp, I now consider it one of my favorite books of the genre. Highly recommended.

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One of my all time very favorite books.

Byescapewheelon December 30, 2016

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I originally found this book at a used book store when I was a kid. It is one of the few books I've read over and over. It is a fantastic coming of age story about an incredibly intelligent young woman. It was a happy day when I loaned it to my now teenage daughter.

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Great book if you can find a copy

ByP. Gormanon December 5, 2015

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Loved this story. Written in a shorthand, first person style, it's unusual but easy to get used to. Fast read, interesting plot which is a little dated, but the basic plot overcomes all. A fun story with an exciting, unexpected and upbeat ending, which seems improbable for an apocalyptic story.

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One of my favorite books of all time.

I LOVE this book, own a few copies in paperback. The writing style is very unique and takes a while to get used to.Read more

Published 4 days ago by demitall

I've read it often enough that I feel like I can almost recite it

It's weird to realize this book was written over 35 years ago. I've read it often enough that I feel like I can almost recite it.Read more

Published 27 days ago by Barbara Bishop

This has always been a favorite book of mine. Hope it comes out for Kindle soon. A great book for my collection.Read more

Published 1 month ago by W. Daniel Cannon

Still one of the best!

Actually, six stars (or maybe, 12, 13?) While the first person style with unnecessary words left out (actually part of the protagonist's character) may prove difficult to read for...Read more

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From Wikipedia: David R. Palmer (b 1941 in Chicago)

His first novel, Emergence (ISBN 0-553-25519-3), won the Compton Crook Award in 1985.[4] It arose from a novella by the same title featured in the January 1981, issue of Analog.Read more

Published 1 year ago by J. Beck

Candy Smith-Foster, an unforgetable, endearing character. More please!

Posterity,

I bought this book in 1985, and read it twice in the first week, it's that good.Read more

Published 1 year ago by David J

One of the best characters every written. Period. If you find it, buy it.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Steve

I began but not completed the book, waiting on some quite time for my self.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Keturah de Weever

I give this book 1 star because i cant read it.Why in hell is it 30 dollars for a paperback?Read more

Published 1 year ago by J Davis

A sequel appeared in Analog Science and Science Fiction. Hope he continues the series!Read more

Published on June 5, 2015 by Evelyn M. Whalen

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