Kesrith
Kesrith
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Novel • Fiction
Kesrith • Futuristic Alien World
1978
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh, individuals navigate the complex political and cultural interactions between humans and the alien mri on the desert planet Kesrith. The narrative explores themes of identity, conflict, and survival within an intricate universe where alliances and loyalties are continuously tested.
Mysterious
Challenging
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh masterfully combines complex characters and detailed world-building to create an engaging science fiction narrative. Positive feedback highlights its intricate politics and unique alien cultures. Some readers find the pacing slow and the plot dense, potentially challenging for newcomers to Cherryh’s style, but rewarding for dedicated readers.
Who Should Read Kesrith?
A reader who enjoys Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh likely appreciates complex political intrigue, rich world-building, and alien cultures, akin to fans of Frank Herbert's Dune or Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness. They favor intricate narratives that explore themes of power, identity, and interspecies relations.
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Kesrith is the first book in C.J. Cherryh's The Faded Sun trilogy, which was first published in 1978.
The novel was among the works that contributed to Cherryh receiving the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1977.
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The Faded Sun trilogy, of which Kesrith is a part, explores themes of cultural conflict and cooperation, reflecting Cherryh's interest in anthropology and linguistics.
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Novel • Fiction
Kesrith • Futuristic Alien World
1978
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18+ years
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