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Jaran (Jaran, #1)

Kate Elliott

Start date: March 1, 2006

Finish date: March 31, 2006

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Oct 21, 2011 Althea Ann rated it really liked it

The first book I've read solely by Kate Elliott, and the first she published (under this name.)
I'm not sure why I hadn't read anything by her previously, as I did love 'The Golden Key,' which she co-wrote.
'Jaran' was good enough that I'm now planning of reading more from her. It was a very enjoyable space opera. My one criticism, however, is that at times it seems a little unsure of where it's going, plot-wise. Our protagonist, Tess, is accidentally stranded on a primitive planet. To survive, sh ...more

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Jul 30, 2013 Kerry rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 9-out-of-10, sf, reread, ebooks, 2013

I'm so glad these books are out as ebooks at last and I can reread them easily. I first read this when it came out and it was lovely to read again. I'm not going to dive into the next one immediately, but I'm looking forward to gowing back to Rhui again. ...more

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Jan 10, 2008 nimrodiel rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2008-books-read, controlled-release, sci-fi-fantasy, bookcrossing-books

I wish I had remembered this was the start of a series before starting it so that I could have the next books ready to read.

I was struck with awe during this story. It is one of the strongest fantasy novels that I have read in awhile.

I loved the nomadic culture of the Jaran, and look forwards to reading more about them soon.

See where this book goes next: http://bookcrossing.com/journal/3988037 ...more

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