I did not read the first book. Reading this book the first chapter I thought was slow and boring. I didn't know why I was reading it. After that it was good. Until I came to the second part of the book where they changed the point of view. They did it one more time.
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I found that unnecessary although I understand why. The author wanted a larger understanding of all that was going on. I felt all the characters were removed and there was no real emotional attachment. The few scenes I was upset with I did not read the first book. The few scenes I was upset with I was upset with because they could occur not necessarily because they occurred to those characters. There's a third book which I will probably not read.
The only reason I may suggest this book is for someone looking at the interaction of different cultures or what it's like to colonize. This was a smooth flowing book about a planet Dolvia. The story went into the different tribes, the way people related to each other. It showed the women inter reacting with each other I was never a good book report writer. The author easily described the land, the people. You could feel like you were with the doctors in the clinic where Edna Edwina was doing research and caring for This was a smooth flowing book about a planet Dolvia.
You could feel like you were with the doctors in the clinic where Edna Edwina was doing research and caring for the families who lived in the area. You could see the tribes people in your mind and way she simply described. Jan 05, Brenda J rated it really liked it. I received this book as part of the goodreads 'giveaways'.
Not being a Sci Fi fan and not having read the first book I was a bit apprehensive about reading it; I though found it to be a very imaginative story and journey to the planet of Dolvia and warmed up to the inhabitants characters. I found the themes in the book were broad enough to appeal to many different people. Apr 26, Dolly rated it liked it. I won this as a goodreads giveaway. Interesting interactions between the different tribes.
Many different topics explored such as: Will have to read the first book. Dec 08, Sasha rated it it was amazing. I have received this book through the goodreads giveaway. I really enjoy The authors writing style. Her thoughts and imagination are such a gift that make her a great writer. The author Stella Atrium takes you on a wonderful adventure.
I was so glad that I was able to receive this book and be able to read it. I would suggerst this book to anyone. It was a wonderful read. Jan 06, Lauren rated it liked it Shelves: I was a winner of this book in the goodreads firstreads giveaway.
I have not read the first book which might be part of the problem. Edna is offering up medical services in a poor community. Little does she know she will find love when least expected. Good story line, but it took me a long time to get into the story. Jul 20, Erdahs marked it as dearly-departed Shelves: Won as part of the Goodreads first reads program.
Apr 01, Mr. An interesting Sci-Fi novel, The 1st one was better, but this does not disappoint,. Sep 16, Toby rated it it was amazing Shelves: May 14, Tamra LeValley added it Shelves: Review to be revised! Vicki rated it liked it Mar 31, Stephanie rated it liked it Dec 28, Jennifer OKC rated it liked it May 25, Kathryn Donovan-Freeman rated it liked it Sep 15, Rowan rated it it was amazing Jul 05, Pebbles Good rated it did not like it Jul 14, Dec 25, Mary rated it it was amazing Shelves: Duane Poncy rated it liked it Jul 25, Amy Phillips marked it as to-read Jul 02, Shelly marked it as to-read Jul 03, Mo added it Jul 05, Debra marked it as to-read Jul 06, Ali marked it as to-read Jul 09, Theresa marked it as to-read Jul 11, Joe Occhipinti marked it as to-read Jul 11, Jean Carlos added it Jul 15, Jennise Conley added it Jul 15, Marylynn added it Jul 16, Sydney marked it as to-read Jul 16, Chris marked it as to-read Jul 17, Veronica Alt marked it as to-read Jul 17, Lynn Marston marked it as to-read Jul 17, Stacy Robinson marked it as to-read Jul 17, Sanchi marked it as to-read Jul 19, Donna marked it as to-read Jul 19, Brei-ayn marked it as to-read Jul 19, Richard marked it as to-read Jul 19, Brittany marked it as to-read Jul 19, Adrienne marked it as to-read Jul 19, Natalie Davidson marked it as to-read Jul 19, Stephanie Seawright marked it as to-read Jul 19, Katelin marked it as to-read Jul 19, Susan Goss marked it as to-read Jul 19, Haley Wood marked it as to-read Jul 19, Susan Sampson added it Jul 19, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Meenins is channeled, meaning that he believes he is temporal, except he has recurring dreams that seem real and are his memory turning. Return to Book Page. Preview — StrikeStone by Stella Atrium. Brianna Miller returns to the savannah on Dolvia after a 12 year absence. Along the way, she collects a clutch of young trainees who will manage wormhole commerce after their initiation with the tribeswomen.
When she disembarks, Brianna discovers the tribes are binding together as they resist the oppressive rule of Rabbenu Ely. Except the women who are the best teachers fo Brianna Miller returns to the savannah on Dolvia after a 12 year absence. Except the women who are the best teachers for her clutch embrace death-by-fire in the public square to call attention to the struggle for home rule. Paperback , pages. Published July 8th by iUniverse first published June 27th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
To ask other readers questions about StrikeStone , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Feb 16, Barb rated it really liked it Shelves: Stella Atrium has created a planet complete with diverse ethnic groups and fascinating creatures, warring political factions, an economy based mainly on slave labor, and with hints of myth and magic.
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In short, this is a fully developed environment full of details that shock and delight the reader. My only regret is that I started with book 3 of the series. A story as complex as this one is hard to pick up so fa I received this book as part of Goodreads First Read giveaway, and I feel lucky I did. A story as complex as this one is hard to pick up so far into the action, but the author did a very good job of explaining who the key players were and what majors issues needed to be resolved.
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She also included a helpful index at the back of the book that I, unfortunately, didn't discover until I was well into reading. By any standard, this is an excellent sci-fi story. I will be sure to seek out the first 2 books of the series to fill me in on what I missed. There is also a 4th volume in the works which I look forward to reading as well. Thank you for a very enjoyable read. Jul 27, Jessica Nicole rated it liked it Shelves: Good Reads Amazon Barnes and Noble I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I did not read the first two books in the Dolvia Saga. However, now that I have read Strikestone , I believe I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the others first. The world building is quite impressive. Fictionalized Earth to fully fictional Dolvia which seemed to strongly resemble the Middle East were both well described and believable settings.
The sci-fi elements, such as the reptilian gualareps are also well planned and executed, and not just inserted to fit the genre.
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It seemed thorough and well plotted. Oct 04, Jemima Pett rated it really liked it Shelves: StrikeStone opens with us following Brianna Miller, a feisty, high-placed, well-connected and assertive leader amongst her race. The trouble is, she left her planet and consorted with those darned earthlings on the other side of the wormhole. There is a company, Somule Gems, and a Consortium, which is run by a future Chinese civilisation that encompasses most races on our world.
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Brianna is highly placed in the company. They import and trade gems and other mineral wealth. Everyone is after someth StrikeStone opens with us following Brianna Miller, a feisty, high-placed, well-connected and assertive leader amongst her race. To say this is a complex world is an understatement. Dolvia grabs you by the hippocampus and keeps pulling you back to the story. There is description beyond detailed, yet it flows and wraps itself around you. Just who is Kat, the holy woman? There is also time spent in dubious houses of entertainment on Earth, the collection of recruits to Somule Gems and their escort through the wormhole by Brianna, and some time on spacestations, freighters and a modernistic world called Westend.
Move from highly automated spaceships to tribal Dolvia in the turn of a page. I was a little thrown by the change of narrator three parts into the book. There is a lot of inter-tribal manoeuvring ending in bloodshed , anti-company or was it Consortium political shenanigans, and then there are army people, journalists and others who get involved in the mix. Myths and legends, high finance and capitalist negotiations — try to keep up! There is more to come. Jul 05, Rowan rated it it was amazing. The Dolvia Series by Stella Atrium is a fascinating story about women living under the burka.
The Dolvia series fits firmly in the space opera category with its typical elements of large-scale adventure and romance. Atrium catapults the reader into a world within other worlds, but at the same time draws parallels to society today— this is especially emphasized by women living under repressive circumstances as well as the existence of various cultures. Although taking place in the future, the storie The Dolvia Series by Stella Atrium is a fascinating story about women living under the burka.
Although taking place in the future, the stories focus on ethical questions, cultural and societal norms and their consequences, rather than technology. By using the writing technique of multiple point-of-views, Ms. Atrium manifests the ramifications that human rights violations have in a multilateral sense.
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There is an underlying philosophy of history in this series that is accentuated by putting today's social structures into the future. It reveals that future and science fiction do not necessarily relate to progress and that our individual freedom and rights that once flourished and are precious can decline. The society strongly resembles the Middle East and by taking this culture from our world to the future, the reader can reflect on culture and ethics of our society outside the realm of current events.