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Brainship #5-6
The Ship Who Saved the Worlds
Two complete novels in one huge volume: The Ship Who Won: Like Helva, the Ship Who Sang, Carialle was born severely physically disadvantaged; and like Helva, Carialle decided she would strap on a spaceship. Her brawn is a guy named Keff. Searching the galaxy for intelligent beings, they found fuzzy little aliens, polite and eager to please. Unfortunately, they were slaves to a race of sorcerers, who possess powers of frightening potency, and who were neither polite nor the least bit eager to please.
The Ship Errant: Carialle and Keff had succeeded in liberating the ''globe-frogs'' from their servitude to dictatorial humans, but now they must return them from whence they came. And to get there, they must transit a sector where Carialle was stopped and boarded, experiencing a trauma so intense it nearly destroyed her mind. And it's beginning to look as if the beings who caused this are the very globe-frogs they have just made friends with. . . .
The Ship Errant: Carialle and Keff had succeeded in liberating the ''globe-frogs'' from their servitude to dictatorial humans, but now they must return them from whence they came. And to get there, they must transit a sector where Carialle was stopped and boarded, experiencing a trauma so intense it nearly destroyed her mind. And it's beginning to look as if the beings who caused this are the very globe-frogs they have just made friends with. . . .
746 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2003
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About the author
Anne McCaffrey
481 books7,770 followersAnne Inez McCaffrey was an American writer known for the Dragonriders of Pern science fiction series. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award for fiction (Best Novella, Weyr Search, 1968) and the first to win a Nebula Award (Best Novella, Dragonrider, 1969). Her 1978 novel The White Dragon became one of the first science-fiction books to appear on the New York Times Best Seller list.
In 2005 the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America named McCaffrey its 22nd Grand Master, an annual award to living writers of fantasy and science fiction. She was inducted by the Science Fiction Hall of Fame on 17 June 2006. She also received the Robert A. Heinlein Award for her work in 2007.
In 2005 the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America named McCaffrey its 22nd Grand Master, an annual award to living writers of fantasy and science fiction. She was inducted by the Science Fiction Hall of Fame on 17 June 2006. She also received the Robert A. Heinlein Award for her work in 2007.
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February 23, 2017
This book contains 2 volumes from the Brain Ship series. After having read the Crystal Singer series, I decided I wanted to read more about the Brain Ships. I wasn't disappointed. I borrowed the whole set from the library one after the other. I wished there were more.
September 4, 2017
Not the best of the series. Too much "magic". But the underlying aspects of the multiple species and planets was pretty good. The actual characters were varied, but not well developed.
January 28, 2021
McCaffrey Is Eternal!
Many have complained the ebook versions are missing things from the print versions, but my memory is not good enough to miss them in this edition!
I did notice the occasional poor editing but it in no way detracted from the stories.
In short, if you love sci-fi and/or McCaffrey and you want a digital copy of these books, (and you do not have a photographic memory to miss the print versions!😉) then I say you can't go wrong getting this e-version!
Many have complained the ebook versions are missing things from the print versions, but my memory is not good enough to miss them in this edition!
I did notice the occasional poor editing but it in no way detracted from the stories.
In short, if you love sci-fi and/or McCaffrey and you want a digital copy of these books, (and you do not have a photographic memory to miss the print versions!😉) then I say you can't go wrong getting this e-version!
June 10, 2025
Loved the new sentient species!
Well told and fast paced adventures by the CK963 Brainship Carialle and Keff her brawn—aka Sir Keff and Lady Fair. They are on a quest for answers to a 20 year old dilemma. Enjoy how they handle all the exciting, scary and life-threatening challenges along with encountering the different aliens, their personalities and powers!
Well told and fast paced adventures by the CK963 Brainship Carialle and Keff her brawn—aka Sir Keff and Lady Fair. They are on a quest for answers to a 20 year old dilemma. Enjoy how they handle all the exciting, scary and life-threatening challenges along with encountering the different aliens, their personalities and powers!
November 21, 2018
Wonderful
A great pair of stories about Keff and Carielle, a brawn and brain ship pair from Central Worlds, and their quest to find a technologically advanced species to join their federation
A great pair of stories about Keff and Carielle, a brawn and brain ship pair from Central Worlds, and their quest to find a technologically advanced species to join their federation
July 21, 2020
Excellent
As always I enjoyed these stories with in Anne McCaffrey's universe of Brainships and Brawns. One day these characters won't be far fetched. I love how she takes a leap of faith with technology and the good n bad uses that might be attained.
As always I enjoyed these stories with in Anne McCaffrey's universe of Brainships and Brawns. One day these characters won't be far fetched. I love how she takes a leap of faith with technology and the good n bad uses that might be attained.
October 30, 2021
I have loved the Brain and Brawn Ship series for many years
The concept of another choice for disabled children fascinated me. The authors give us a new way to see the potential for the physically challenged.
The concept of another choice for disabled children fascinated me. The authors give us a new way to see the potential for the physically challenged.
January 10, 2022
Engaging , exciting and different.
All of Anne McCaffrey stories manifest such a rich clear personality. The Brain Brawn stories are a favorite. Keff and Carialle are a true set of companions. Bravo.
All of Anne McCaffrey stories manifest such a rich clear personality. The Brain Brawn stories are a favorite. Keff and Carialle are a true set of companions. Bravo.
January 7, 2026
I kind of found the frogs a little bit silly. It wasn't nearly as good as the rest of the series
I read quite a bit of this and it was entertaining but the whole frog thing kind of got me annoyed.
I read quite a bit of this and it was entertaining but the whole frog thing kind of got me annoyed.
December 31, 2019
An excellent, well-written sci-fi!
Both books in this series kept me spellbound. Page after page... I did not want to stop until the final conclusion.
Both books in this series kept me spellbound. Page after page... I did not want to stop until the final conclusion.
October 5, 2020
I love Anne McCaffrey's worlds.
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July 20, 2021read it before - liked it just as much the second time
December 29, 2021
Perfect duology
Again, I’d read the first book, but not the second, ans this has been a lovely completion of the story.
Again, I’d read the first book, but not the second, ans this has been a lovely completion of the story.
October 28, 2014
This one gets a low three star rating. It was a barely adequate effort on the part of both authors. The characters were flat and and uninteresting, the story was flat and fairly predictable. All facets of the novel/s lacked subtlety, finesse, and any real style. Explanation of the way the "magic" involved was made to work was on the cooler side, but it came too late to make the story really pop. I'd only suggest reading if you're really interested in saying that you've read all the brain/brawn stories; otherwise, it can be passed by.
April 25, 2014
Love all her books
The brain ship series is an excellent way to see how the future might unfold for people. Anne McCaffrey does an excellent job with the various species, the interactions and the complications of dealing with individuals who are different. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes good science fiction, drama or stories about societies coming into their own.
The brain ship series is an excellent way to see how the future might unfold for people. Anne McCaffrey does an excellent job with the various species, the interactions and the complications of dealing with individuals who are different. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes good science fiction, drama or stories about societies coming into their own.
January 15, 2021
Great book
Love the book
Very interesting read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially the second time I read it it was great. I hope others love it as much as I did. Many interesting non-human races which are fascinating. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did
Love the book
Very interesting read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially the second time I read it it was great. I hope others love it as much as I did. Many interesting non-human races which are fascinating. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did
August 21, 2018
reread October 2009 - reread September 2014, re read August 2018. #62 & 63 of 2018. For some reason the Errant Ship made an impact on my brain this time. Very great book.
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January 9, 2010baen ebook
January 8, 2011
This was a combined book of The Ship Who Won and The Ship Errant. I liked it with both of these books together in one.
March 1, 2015
The Ship Who Saved the Worlds (Brainship, #5-6)
McCaffrey, Anne
a compilation of people and technology that makes and outstanding series.
August 20, 2012
Lackluster. I think I remember why I stopped reading this series...
July 10, 2016
Great space opera
Hardens back to the ship who sang. Enjoyed the read very nice easy to read style that flows well. Excellent job.
Hardens back to the ship who sang. Enjoyed the read very nice easy to read style that flows well. Excellent job.
January 23, 2016
A nice idea and done very well. Will no doubt read the follow-ups as well.
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