Refugee (Bio of a Space Tyrant Series #1)
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| ISBN-13: | 9780738806921 |
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| Publisher: | Xlibris Corporation |
| Publication date: | 05/15/2000 |
| Series: | Bio of a Space Tyrant Series , #1 |
| Pages: | 320 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d) |
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Refugee (Bio of a Space Tyrant Series #1)
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This is the beginning of the five part story of Hope Hubris, the eventual space tyrant. We start by meeting Hope and his two sisters, Faith and Spirit. A fight with a member of the ruling class gets them into trouble and they have to leave their home on Jupiter's moon Callisto - destined for the hope embodied by the planet Jupiter. Of course, it doesn't end up happening that way and Hope spends this first book struggling to survive against a solar system apparently dead set on killing him and everyone he cares about. Because there are four more books, we can rest assured that Hope does survive the journey. But that's about all we can be sure about.I've never been overly fond of sexual violence or violence against children or against helpless non-combatants - but this book is chock full of it. The initial scene is about rape and it goes downhill from there. Because we know that Hope becomes a space tyrant, we can only assume that his ability to overcome the violence perpetrated against those he knows and loves is the crucible that hardens him into the man that can rule as he apparently will sometime in the future. But as these initial shocks keep coming and coming, it's almost Murphy personified. Every double cross that could happen, does. Every possible failure comes to pass. There is no good fortune and there is no victory, however small that does not come with an extraordinarily high cost.I'll keep reading, because I'm OCD that way. But I'm seriously hoping that things will tone down somewhat...
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I really disliked this series, though this one might be the best. This is done in the style of Battlefield Earth, with big conflicts and grim outlooks. The title character really is a tyrant to be, not a tyrant yet, but you can see he's heading in that direction, and it only gets worse. Just not worth the time.
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THis is a good story in fiction that is telling the story of what happened to the boat people. i was totally hoping that these people trying to escape their world of violence, forced labor, and no hope would finally get somewhere. i had to skip over some of the violent parts of rape and murder. But in a world of war, no laws, and prejudice this goes on. read with caution but with understanding of the truth behind the fiction
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Very exciting! Lots of creative dialogue, violence, and interesting plot twists. Great introduction. The protagonist's Hispanic background was woven well into the plot.
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There aren't enough stars in the galaxy to give this book! This book gave me a fear of turning the page in fear of how a tragedy would occour or turnout. Exquisit writing and the best series of books to own.
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IT WAS NICE THAT'S ABOUT IT
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This book is about sex and violence in the world of science fiction and the ultimate asenscion of the hero to galactic ruler or whatever you wish to call him. You must own a copy!
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The Space Tyrant series is a wonderful story full of intrigue and adventure. These stories have actually impacted my life and I could never relay the importance of them. Do yourself a favor and READ THESE BOOKS!!
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Very entertaining
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This book is just Porn, only read a few pages and it was sickening.
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