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Beyond Varallan (Stardoc #2)
by
S.L. Viehl
Dr. Cherijo is living the perfect life--if you think that finding out you're a clone, then being declared "non-sentient" by your father/creator is your idea of perfect. Things could be worse. But when the Human League comes after her, with bounty hunters of every race trying to bring her in, Cherijo figures it can't get any worse...
Until someone begins stalking her dreams....more
Until someone begins stalking her dreams....more
Paperback, 407 pages
Published
July 10th 2000
by Roc
(first published July 1st 2000)
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Beyond Varallan is the second book in a long space opera series by the prolific writer, S. L. Viehl. Viehl writes many other genres of fiction under various pseudonyms. For now I will stick with this series.
So the heroine is gutsy, compassionate, loyal, and tough as nails. She has a temper that flares easily with an exaggerated sense of justice. She has a knack for getting out of the most impossible situations, as any good heroine should.
While there is not much character development (but really,...more
So the heroine is gutsy, compassionate, loyal, and tough as nails. She has a temper that flares easily with an exaggerated sense of justice. She has a knack for getting out of the most impossible situations, as any good heroine should.
While there is not much character development (but really,...more
The second, solid book in the series does what I really hate, leaves you with a cliff hanger, and although the next book has long been out, it isn't available on a Kindle so at this time my enjoyment of the story is diluted by the lack of closure. Cherijo has found sanctuary on the Jordenan ship with her new clan-family but there is a traitor on board, someone who wants to kill her, or at least make her suspect of the killings it is committing. And then there is the League - Cherijo's "father" s...more
I was hoping that Viehl would move beyond the rape in a tasteful way.
But about 40 pages in, Cherijo tries to jump Reever's bones, and thinks of their "previous time" [ie, the rape scene in book one] as something sexually stimulating.
What kind of sick author is Viehl? The victim of rape is saying it was good for her too? In most cases of rape, the victim reacts 1 of 3 ways:
1)They blame themselves and turn inward.
2)They say it doesn't matter and then become sexual predators, of a sort, themselves
3...more
But about 40 pages in, Cherijo tries to jump Reever's bones, and thinks of their "previous time" [ie, the rape scene in book one] as something sexually stimulating.
What kind of sick author is Viehl? The victim of rape is saying it was good for her too? In most cases of rape, the victim reacts 1 of 3 ways:
1)They blame themselves and turn inward.
2)They say it doesn't matter and then become sexual predators, of a sort, themselves
3...more
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I enjoyed this second book in the Stardoc series as much as if not more than the first book. In this book Cherijo is adopted by the Jorenian and finds a place on one of their ships after being rescued from K-2. She makes friends and explores her feeling for Duncan Reever who has tagged along for a ride. She also discovers that there is a killer on board who has the ability to invade her dreams and assault her when she is asleep.
Between running from the League, who are determined to capture her...more
Between running from the League, who are determined to capture her...more
The plot of the story was good. It kept me interested in finding out who the killer was until the very end. However, the character of Cherijo is not strong enough to keep me interested. I don't think I will finish the series. After the mystery was solved the ending spiraled into an abyess of multiple betrayals that I thought were unnessary. Cherijo is to sporadic of a character to stay involved with.
Second book in the series. I probably won't read any more. Same comments as the first book apply, with the addition of this: There was a really odd thing going on at the end. I thought the book was over a good 75 pages before it ended. Things kept happening after what I thought was the climax--things that weren't climactic but were more than winding down. Oddly crafted.
Aug 23, 2008
Janice (Janicu)
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3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Janice (Janicu) by:
Marjorie M. Liu
Without spoilage, the series is about Cherijo Grey Veil, a talented human surgeon fleeing the reach of her powerful father who has plans for her and wants her back with him. In this book, along with Cherijo's usual critical medical emergencies and trying to get along with other staff members who may not like her, there is a much bigger problem - a murderer on the ship who begins to target Cherijo in disturbing ways and this is the focus of most of the plot. Even though this is science fiction, i...more
Okay, what to say about this book? I like the mystery aspect of it. The characters are enjoyable. Reever is crazy as always, but that's what makes him so lovable! Not really. The ending was crazy, but I think I liked it (I just finished it, so the jury's out). I need to read the next book (now), so I guess that means something good, right?
The second in the stardoc series. I remember enjoying the first book, but this one was a little bit harder for me to get started on. Eventually, I got into it, and it flowed, but it definitely took some time. I've got to give some thought as to whether or not I want to continue this series. Likely, I'll give it one more book.
I enjoyed the mystery part and even some of the character interactions with the new resident, etc. Cherij can be a bit annoying with the "this is all my fault" guilt trip. Also, the forced-into-marriage thing is getting old. That's almost made up for by the pacing and popcorn-entertainment value of the book.
A great popcorn book, though not quite up to par with the first of the series.
I wish Ms Viehl wouldn't play the Agatha Christie game of not telling the reader everything. It removes the fun of solving-along-with-the-characters, which I've yet to find a book with an adequate element-of-surprise to make up for.
I wish Ms Viehl wouldn't play the Agatha Christie game of not telling the reader everything. It removes the fun of solving-along-with-the-characters, which I've yet to find a book with an adequate element-of-surprise to make up for.
Talk about suffering abuse. This main character goes through a lot. She gets beaten up, drugged, coerced, yelled at. But I still liked her a lot, because she didn't give up, she fought and she let everyone know her displeasure.
I hope her life get better in the next books.
I hope her life get better in the next books.
Continuation of Stardoc, it is a good book. For someone that has seen so many episodes of Star Treck like me, the issues are familiar. The best in my opinion is the end, which promises a lot for the next book. Too bad I cannot continue with the series right now...
Generally quite good, the adventure aspects are well done and it's very easy to get immersed in this world. The romantic aspects are extremely weak though, no reason has been demonstrated for her feelings for the romantic lead or for her actions.
There was a lot going on in this book. The main plot was really well done and really interesting, I thought. The section after that was finished was basically setup for the next book. I admit that it has me hooked, mainly because I don't believe that the character she has implied is the bad guy is actually bad.
My main criticism is that the main character rushes to judgement in a way that makes you wonder how smart she really is. I mean after all this time learning that first impressions aren't...more
My main criticism is that the main character rushes to judgement in a way that makes you wonder how smart she really is. I mean after all this time learning that first impressions aren't...more
A very good sequel to Stardoc, the first in the Stardoc series. I won't share too much info as it will most likely all be spoilers to anyone who is interested in reading the series.
The rating is for the series (the books themselves are not self-contained). This is the first Sci-Fi work of any length that I have truly enjoyed.
Love to hate Duncan Reever too :)
Love to hate Duncan Reever too :)
Space opera and summer reading. The second book was just as good as the first, and managed to leave off in a place that left me craving the third..at trip to the library is in order.
Great book, probably my favorite so far! Cherijo has a big mouth and a fiery temper, which I love, that never ceases to get her into trouble. I was unhinged by the last page cliffhanger...if you read this book, have book#3-Endurance lined up.
Okay, that was definitely an interesting sequel. If you thought the trouble was over at the end of the previous book, you sure are wrong.
I hate it when the book doesn't end at the end of the book and the library doesn't have the next book in the series:-(
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This book was just as great as the first one.
It had it all and i can't wait to read the next one.
It had it all and i can't wait to read the next one.
Classic Space opera, lots of surprises and I can see a red hearing a mile away. I didn;t see this coming. This was a record read for me: 17 days! Onto book 3.
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Aug 11, 2011
Lady Lioness
marked it as keepers
Den Cabinets
I wasnt going to read this.... but here i am proving myself wrong. It is actually quite fast paced with plot twists thus far i did not expect. Still very much resembles "House" as channeled by an irritable Dr. McCoy, if he were a she and a clone and subject to an intergalactic bounty hunt. Lots of twists towards the end, in a way almost exhausting. I like a little happiness mixed in with the disasters, and this was heavy on disasters.
What an ending! It kept me up literally for hours and had me crying just thinking about it.
Cherijo is on her way to the Joren planet as an adopted daughter. On the way, they're attacked repeatedly by the League mercenaries. She also has to fight a Choice (engagement) forced on her, a doctor who doesn't like her, her feelings for Reever who appears not to reciprocate. I loved the first book, this one was better.
Cherijo is on her way to the Joren planet as an adopted daughter. On the way, they're attacked repeatedly by the League mercenaries. She also has to fight a Choice (engagement) forced on her, a doctor who doesn't like her, her feelings for Reever who appears not to reciprocate. I loved the first book, this one was better.
Good stuff. Cherijo really continued to grow in this book.
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