RUTH F. (ruthy) reviewed on 3/19/2008 + 56 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

Chanur's Legacy is the 5th book of the 5 book Chanur saga. The important part of this review is to warn people (even though it's my book and I'd like to trade it) that the book Chanur's Endgame has this book and the 4th book - Chanur's Homecoming - in combination. That means that this book really should be bought only if you have already read the 4th book - Chanur's Homecoming - otherwise the Chanur's Endgame is the one to get since it is 2 books in one. That being said - this book is very good. It could almost be a stand-alone novel except that you'd miss the wonderful detail and history behind this character (Hilfy) who has come of age and is now the captain of their ship. There is lots of action, political intrigue, fighting, and lots of danger. I got very involved in the "danger" of this series, and it was a "nail-biter" at times. The aliens that Cherryh people's Compact Space with are totally alien - complete with non-oxygen breathers. It's a great ride just like the preceding 4 books. Great writing style. But please read them in order...

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