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This book, along with sequel The Vang: The BattleMaster, (and I believe there is another after that) are great sci-fi books.
Not just your typical alien invasion books... these are written from the alien's perspective... where a lone alien ends up on earth, and despite being vastly outnumbered and facing overwhelming odds, tries to conquer the humans. Its interesting/gripping to see the story unfold from the alien's view.. as it scopes out the 'enemy', looks for weaknesses, and tries to subvert humankind.
While you root for the alien to 'lose'... you also get to know/respect it as a formidable foe... The action is gripping fast paced.. and the 'battle' between the vastly superior alien and the humans is well written. The ending to one of the two books (sorry can't remember which) is a bit weak as it just sort of looses steam and ends... but up until that point its a roller coaster of action.
I highly recommend these books to anyone who enjoys Sci Fi books, especialy alient invasion books. Five stars for both.
Not just your typical alien invasion books... these are written from the alien's perspective... where a lone alien ends up on earth, and despite being vastly outnumbered and facing overwhelming odds, tries to conquer the humans. Its interesting/gripping to see the story unfold from the alien's view.. as it scopes out the 'enemy', looks for weaknesses, and tries to subvert humankind.
While you root for the alien to 'lose'... you also get to know/respect it as a formidable foe... The action is gripping fast paced.. and the 'battle' between the vastly superior alien and the humans is well written. The ending to one of the two books (sorry can't remember which) is a bit weak as it just sort of looses steam and ends... but up until that point its a roller coaster of action.
I highly recommend these books to anyone who enjoys Sci Fi books, especialy alient invasion books. Five stars for both.
This is what "Alien" should have been like. An ancient alien lifeform recovered. It takes over humans and reconstructs them into near-ultimate warriors. A planet taken over. Brutal, violent and gory.
I read this back in junior high, and LOVED it! I just reread it and STILL LOVED it, even 18 years later :-)
No great literature, just pure awesome alien fighting/violence.
I read this back in junior high, and LOVED it! I just reread it and STILL LOVED it, even 18 years later :-)
No great literature, just pure awesome alien fighting/violence.
Very good Sci Fi book. If you like alien invasion books, then I would recommend this one highly. As well written and exciting as a Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven
one of my husbands books....its o.k, but not one of his favorites.
