- Taschenbuch: 672 Seiten
- Verlag: Aspect; Auflage: Reprint (1. Juni 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0446610577
- ISBN-13: 978-0446610575
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17 x 10,2 x 3,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.2 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (4 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 492.148 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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A long time from now in a spiral arm of our own galaxy, three factions of the human race--the Hanseatic Federation of Earth, the starship-dwelling Roamers, and the Green Priests of Theroc--have the place more or less to themselves, which has made them rather casual about their rivalries and affairs. As for resident aliens, the Ildrians are aging pacifists, and the Kilkiss are extinct. Unfortunately, two archeologists, using an ancient Kilkiss artifact on the gas giant Oncine, upset the applecart. Intending to turn Oncine into a minor star to make its system habitable, they thoroughly incense its sapient inhabitants, the hydrogues, who swarm out from their home world in a fleet of huge, deadly ships. Suddenly, humanity is fighting for survival. Full of battles, chases, and hairbreadth escapes, which isn't surprising, considering that Anderson is one of the leading writers of Star Wars tie-in novels, this is also an intelligently conceived and executed nailbiter. An agreeable advance from pastiches for Anderson, and a good next step from Star Wars for space-opera buffs. Roland Green
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An experiment in converting a gas giant into a star with the potential for transforming the former planet's moons into environments suitable for human colonies awakens a heretofore hidden civilization and plunges the galaxy into a war for the survival of humanity. The latest novel by the author of Star Wars: Darksaber and the coauthor (with Brian Herbert) of Dune: House Atreides launches a dynamic space opera featuring political intrigue and intense personal drama. Anderson's skill in delivering taut action scenes and creating well-rounded human and alien characters adds depth and variety to a series opener that belongs in most sf collections.
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I think I've read about four meters of shelf real estate worth of SF novels.
Each of them was unique in its own ways, and in hindsight, Anderson earned his place on my bookshelf. the world created in "Hidden Empire" is consistent and logical, although no deep scientific explanations are given - e.g. for the Theroc world whose plants are "quantum images of each other" and so allow its inhabitants to instantly communicate over any distance via the plants. Humanity has split up, one part is the Hansa, a group of planets whose business is modelled after the great Hanse empire in the past, the other are the "Roamers" which somewhat resemble a modern version of "space gypsies".
Each of them was unique in its own ways, and in hindsight, Anderson earned his place on my bookshelf. the world created in "Hidden Empire" is consistent and logical, although no deep scientific explanations are given - e.g. for the Theroc world whose plants are "quantum images of each other" and so allow its inhabitants to instantly communicate over any distance via the plants. Humanity has split up, one part is the Hansa, a group of planets whose business is modelled after the great Hanse empire in the past, the other are the "Roamers" which somewhat resemble a modern version of "space gypsies".
All in all, I liked the world he created.
Anderson starts off a bit slowly, when I started the novel I liked his writing style but the plot line seemed too predictable. I found myself saying "oh come ON, this is *obvious*" when one of the characters was struggling with a decision.
But Anderson got me in the end. About one third through the book, the plot turned away from what I expected. Things got more complex and more interesting and thrilling. And the last dozen pages are so full of action that you just can't read fast enough.
I think Anderson needed some time to "warm up". :-)
I recommend this novel for everybody who likes 'hard' SF - aliens who are not (necessarily) evil or more advanced than humans, lots of cool tech gadgets, many different characters, a bit of politics, corruption, intrigue and sex, and an interesting future for humans.
Everything's in there and it fits well. I found the characters to be believable and likable, even the villains can be understood (except where the reader is lead on a false track on purpose of course). Buy it, enjoy it, and endure the first couple dozen pages, it gets MUCH better then. :-)
Jens
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Kevin J. Anderson startet in diesem Buch seine Saga der sieben Sonnen mit einigen innovativen Ideen (Wesen die in Gasplaneten leben werden in einem Experiment ausversehen von Menschen ausgelöscht, was den Rest ihrer Rasse dazu bewegt gegen die Menschen vorzugehen. Gleichzeit hat die Menscheit ihre eigenen inneren Konflikte: Hansa gegen Roamers und die Ildirianer sind auch nicht so selbstlos wie sie erscheinen. Außerdem gibt es da noch die überlebenden Roboter einer lang ausgelöschten Insektenrasse...), schafft es aber leider zumindest bis Buch vier (soweit hab ich es ausgehalten) immer wieder mit unglaubwürdigen Storywendungen und in letzter Sekunde Rettungen (durch Aliens die in Sonnen leben, beseelte Wasserwesen, etc.) daß kein glaubwürdiges Universum aufgebaut wird. Insgesamnt muß man sagen, daß der Autor der Größe der Story nicht gewachsen scheint und es nicht schafft einen glaubwürdigen Hintergrund für sein Universum zu schaffen. Es wirkt mehr als würde er selbst von seiner Story überrascht und muß dann zu einen ebenso großartigen wie unglaubwürdigen Rettungsschlag ausholen. Ebenso wirkt die Motivation einiger Charaktere schlicht unglaubwürdig (warum die Hydrogues beispielsweise die Menschen nicht einfach im Vorbeigehen auslöschen wird z.B. mit den anderen Feinden begründet die sie sich plötzlich entgegensehen, wobei sie für Schlachten mit diesen hundertete wenn nicht tausende Schiffe aufwenden und vllt. einhundert Schiffe leicht reichen würden die Menschheit auszulöschen und sich dieses Dorns zu entledigen. So "Alien" können ihre Beweggründe nicht sein, daß sie den Genozid ihrer Welten ungestraft lassen.). Insgesamt muß man leider sagen, daß gute Ideen vorhanden wären (auch viele nette Kleinigkeiten), daß jedoch die Umsetzung im großen schlicht mangelhaft ist. Dies tritt im ersten Band noch nicht so sehr zutage, dieser ist somit wie bewertet durchschnittlich gut., jedoch im weiteren (bis Band vier) wurde mir das zumindest unerträglich.
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Before I review this particular book, I'd like to give you a very short summary of all books within this saga and their order for easier reference:
The Saga Of Seven Suns
Book 1 - Hidden Empire (5 of 5 stars)
Book 2 - Forest of Stars (5 of 5 stars) Link: Forest of Stars (Saga of Seven Suns)
Book 3 - Horizon Storms (5 of 5 stars) Link: Horizon Storms: The Saga Of Seven Suns
Book 4 - Scattered Suns (5 of 5 stars) Link: Scattered Suns (Saga of Seven Suns 4)
Book 5 - Of Fire And Night (5 of 5 stars) Link: Of Fire and Night (Saga of Seven Suns 5)
Book 6 - Metal Swarm (3 of 5 stars) Link: Metal Swarm
Book 7 - The Ashes Of Worlds (4 of 5 stars) Link: The Ashes of Worlds: The Saga of Seven Suns Volume 7 (Saga of the Seven Suns 7)
Even though this saga had its downs I highly recommend it to every sci-fi fan out there. I've never had such a thrilling and fun time reading any book before! You will most likely not be disappointed!
Book 1 - Hidden Empire
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At first I was a bit discouraged when I started to read this book, for it introduces a lot of new characters. Usually I don't like it if I have to memorize dozens of characters, their names and functions in order to be able to follow a plot but Kevin J. Anderson found a really neat solution for this. Every chapter concentrates on one character in particular and gives you a --sometimes-- very detailed idea about this person and their background. Each time this person appears again within the saga (even in latter books), the author very shortly summarizes the role and position of this character for you. This way you don't even need to check the appendix in order to remember who this character was... very well done!
Kevin J. Anderson crafts an unbelievable rich and diverse universe you just have to love. All people are so authentic that they feel real to you, i.e. you actually care for them. If you like space-operas, like Star Wars for instance, you're going to love this saga as well... promised :)!
The Saga Of Seven Suns
Book 1 - Hidden Empire (5 of 5 stars)
Book 2 - Forest of Stars (5 of 5 stars) Link: Forest of Stars (Saga of Seven Suns)
Book 3 - Horizon Storms (5 of 5 stars) Link: Horizon Storms: The Saga Of Seven Suns
Book 4 - Scattered Suns (5 of 5 stars) Link: Scattered Suns (Saga of Seven Suns 4)
Book 5 - Of Fire And Night (5 of 5 stars) Link: Of Fire and Night (Saga of Seven Suns 5)
Book 6 - Metal Swarm (3 of 5 stars) Link: Metal Swarm
Book 7 - The Ashes Of Worlds (4 of 5 stars) Link: The Ashes of Worlds: The Saga of Seven Suns Volume 7 (Saga of the Seven Suns 7)
Even though this saga had its downs I highly recommend it to every sci-fi fan out there. I've never had such a thrilling and fun time reading any book before! You will most likely not be disappointed!
Book 1 - Hidden Empire
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At first I was a bit discouraged when I started to read this book, for it introduces a lot of new characters. Usually I don't like it if I have to memorize dozens of characters, their names and functions in order to be able to follow a plot but Kevin J. Anderson found a really neat solution for this. Every chapter concentrates on one character in particular and gives you a --sometimes-- very detailed idea about this person and their background. Each time this person appears again within the saga (even in latter books), the author very shortly summarizes the role and position of this character for you. This way you don't even need to check the appendix in order to remember who this character was... very well done!
Kevin J. Anderson crafts an unbelievable rich and diverse universe you just have to love. All people are so authentic that they feel real to you, i.e. you actually care for them. If you like space-operas, like Star Wars for instance, you're going to love this saga as well... promised :)!
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