A review by buuboobaby
Pretender by C.J. Cherryh
5.0
4.75 Stars
This is my favorite installment to date. Packed with action and suspense as Bren tries to desperately keep the Western alliance from fracturing, there's a real sense of dread because Bren knows that the planet will soon have visitors from another world. If they believe that the leadership on the planet is has degenerated and the is no strong leader, there might soon be the threat of a war both on and off planet.
I am really enjoying the character development, all of the supporting cast, and who stressed poor Bren is. This guy is solely responsible for keeping peace on the planet, among both the atevi and the humans, and soon, another species from the heavens. Poor guy needs a vacation, but he's not going to get it in Pretender. Maybe he'll get to catch his breath in Destroyer?
I love this series, and I'm amazed that after 8 books, I'm still invested in the story and the characters.
This is my favorite installment to date. Packed with action and suspense as Bren tries to desperately keep the Western alliance from fracturing, there's a real sense of dread because Bren knows that the planet will soon have visitors from another world. If they believe that the leadership on the planet is has degenerated and the is no strong leader, there might soon be the threat of a war both on and off planet.
I am really enjoying the character development, all of the supporting cast, and who stressed poor Bren is. This guy is solely responsible for keeping peace on the planet, among both the atevi and the humans, and soon, another species from the heavens. Poor guy needs a vacation, but he's not going to get it in Pretender. Maybe he'll get to catch his breath in Destroyer?
I love this series, and I'm amazed that after 8 books, I'm still invested in the story and the characters.