Survival (Species Imperative Series #1)

3.3 stars

The writing was vivid and excellent, but it was just way too slow for my tastes, not a lot of dialogue, and big gaps between action. I'm not really used to the science fiction genre--except for the Sirintha Jax series (which I love)--so maybe this is the status quo for most futuristic novels. Regardless, this author and I didn't create the chemistry needed to go onto book number two...however, I can see why people like it.

Czerneda Never Disappoints!

I have read most of this author's science-fiction works, and every last one has been filled with engaging characters, complex and interesting plot-lines, and delightful aliens! If you like sci-fi, you wont be disappointed!

One of the funniest books i've ever read.

Survival is what we need more of, a down to earth yet far off science fiction that doesn't make you feel stupid. There are barely any technical terms, and those that are present are explained. And we can't forget the humor of being stuck in an alien transport ship without a working shower, food, and only 3 bottles of water. Then being forced to drink alien wastes... a great read

Poor Mac

All Mackenzie Connor wants is to be left alone to research her salmon without any more interruptions from stubborn beaurocrats or overzealous grad students. So when an alien archeologist arrives and asks her to help him save life as we know it, Mac is understandably put-out. Julie Czerneda has outdone herself. SURVIVAL has all the Czerneda staples -- her biologist background permeates everything from the hectic environment of the Norcoast Salmon Research Facility to the incredible depth and detail of the alien biology. It's got the same sort of endearing characters that made her other books so enjoyable. But oh, it has so much more. If TRADE PACT and WEB SHIFTERS are the literary equivalent of a tasty chocolate snack, SURVIVAL is a triple chocolate fudge layer cake. With frosting. And sprinkles. It's deeper, heavier, richer than anything she's done before. And when you finish, it hits you like a punch in the gut.

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