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Way of the Pilgrim
Shane, a gifted linguist, has spent his life learning the language of the old and powerful alien race that has conquered Earth. He has learned it so well that the interstellar masters, old hands at enslaving planets, regard him as a valuable servant.
But Shane has a secret. One day, in a rebellious moment, he invented The Pilgrim: a mysterious figure who incites rebellion a...more
But Shane has a secret. One day, in a rebellious moment, he invented The Pilgrim: a mysterious figure who incites rebellion a...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
July 2nd 1999
by Tor Books
(first published 1987)
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This book left me thinking for quite a while after finishing it. On the surface, it's a story about a powerful alien species that is similar enough to mankind to want our world and its resources, but different enough that the mind set for even basic communications is barely there.
To these aliens, the Aalaag, humans are useful cattle. We had our chance to prove our worth in a fair fight, when they invaded. Since we lost, we're sub-Aalaag, and have no rights.
Because this was a Dickson book, it's a...more
To these aliens, the Aalaag, humans are useful cattle. We had our chance to prove our worth in a fair fight, when they invaded. Since we lost, we're sub-Aalaag, and have no rights.
Because this was a Dickson book, it's a...more
Jun 12, 2008
Martha
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A fun, well-crafted read. I enjoyed Shane's reluctance to be the hero. This is surprisingly timely, as the U.S. prepares to possibly elect a socialist government. We need to be reminded that tyranny, even the soft tyranny of liberalism, is still oppression. From the book: "When you Aalaag came to this world, you limited or ended many things that humans thought of as evils and that humans themselves had not been able to control. You brought peace and shelter and food and medical care for all you...more
It has, admittedly, been some time since I read this book. However, I remember it as Gordon R. Dickson's masterwork. For me, it was what moved him from the 'Author who writes enjoyable fiction like The Dragon and the George' shelf to the 'Author capable of deeply moving works' shelf. The Way of the Pilgrim is a deeply thoughtful book about the human penchant for rebellion and yearning for freedom. Dickson's classic uber man stars as the main character again: A highly educated analytical hero man...more
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This book is about Earth enslaved by an invading alien race and one man's pivotal role in leading the resistance movement in an attempt to free all of humanity . Decent story and believable characters, but way overwritten. This would have worked better as a novella or even a short story.
Another well written, entertaining book that didn't quite 'do it' for me.
Shane Evert sees himself as an ordinary human, but he becomes instrumental in the battle to overthrow the Aalaag, aliens who have conquered Earth. Exciting and inspirational - with an ending that provokes debate amongst everyone I know who has read it.
This was a great book. The twist at the end made the whole thing superb.
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy. Says a lot about human courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Gordon Rupert Dickson was an American science fiction author. He was born in Canada, then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager. He is probably most famous for his Childe Cycle and the Dragon Knight series. He won three Hugo awards and one Nebula award.
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