Questing Beast [NOOK Book]

Sneak Preview?

This was clearly noted as a short story. Anyone reading "free" books knows by now to watch carefully for whether they are downloading a short story, a novella or a full length novel. If this is a sneak preview of an upcoming series then the world building was enough to spark my interest and make me want more. If it was supposed to work as a real short story then it was disappointing on a number of fronts. Short stories are an art form and this reads like an opening chapter, not a short story.

13 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Quick and easy read

This story has an interesting plot where on a world far far away, where cute things eat computers and the sky is emerald green, a small team of scientist's struggles to save the planet and their own careers by mixing genetic engineering and Arthurian legend. This is a short story only 41 pages, but it is a fun little read that I enjoyed.

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

cute but short

wish it was a full length novel. Does remind me of the Ann McCaffrey books.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Not fantastic ...

Normally I'm a fan of King Arthur related material, but this didn't hold my interest. I've read much better work by this author, so if this is your first introduction to her work don't give up -- try something else.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I Didn't Care For It

I didn't care for this short story, and I usually like the short stories and novellas that Barnes & Noble puts out there. The most interesting part of this story to me was that it was on an alien planet, but the plot is predictable and has been done before. On the other hand, the characters were developed and believable. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Interesting Short Story

The plot was offbeat but very interesting. I enjoyed reading this short story.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Cussing in this book!

Bbbaaaddd!!!

Sean is on Nemuria with his crew researching to save the planet

Sean is on Nemuria with his crew researching to save the planet from development. The computers are locked behind many secret-locking doors and Plexiglas, to protect them from trogomets, two foot tall fuzzy computer-eating animals, as the most important report, Final Evaluation Report, is kept there now finished awaiting the council to arrive in four days. However, last night a millipede virus broke through the transmission and destroyed the FER and all backups, but one. The only one remains in the Nannybot that is now riding a dwarf cow acting strange by speaking as if it's Sir Pellinore from Mallory and is to hunt the Questing Beast. The only way to break the virus, is to let the machine follow through with the quest it requires.

This was a fun quick read, just a short story. There is mention of Greek mythological beings, the Arthurian legend, and science fiction is use. What a blend! It was so neat to see that there are 'genetic blanks,' ready to create an arm of foot if one happens to be lost, and this is what they create the 'beast' from. The 'beast' itself if amazing! What they try to create and get are different. And so neat to add to the planet. But do remember, adding something new to an environment...could have consequent.

But before we get to creating this amazing creature we have to get through the troubles between crew members. Sean's apology to Jennifer is perfect, and made me laugh.

I enjoyed this quick read. Actually so much so it would be neat to see Ilona & Gordon write more here on this planet. With the way the short story ended, it could be possible.

Humorous Science Fiction

This is an humorous YA sf short story about a scientific research team on the planet Nemuria which has an inconvenient native species, the trogomet. These critters are friendly and good at solving puzzles,such as doors,and get in the way of the scientists completing their two-year assignment on time. You see trogomets eat metals and so the scientists must record all of their notes and write all of their reports by hand. They do keep final forms of data and reports on the only computer on the planet, Snow White kept in a heavily secured room. Then the computer and the backups, called Dwarf and Nannybot, are infested with a "millipede virus" and all of the teams' work is lost and they have four days to complete the Final Evaluation Report. There is career-ending tension, and cute, amusing furry animals, and names which give clues regarding the direction of the story. The solving of the scientists' dilemma is funny and leads to a surprise ending. This story would be good for book club discussions about ecology and the introduction of non-native species, also a discussion on societal and individual reliance on electronics. I have read all of this author's books and have enjoyed them very much. Recommended.

Vegner

Oh ok there is a diffrent one that the gods issued that i can do

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

-.-

This book sucked.

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Nope.

Mostly recomended for 1-3 graders, due to 41 pages only.

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Good read

Too short though!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Clever short story

This is a highly enjoyable sci-fi novella from husband and wife team Ilona Andrews. It calls to mind the alternate worlds of Anne McCaffrey. My biggest complaint is that the clever premise is quickly over, but the ending leaves room for additional installments later.

Short, but interesting

A very imaginative story in a well-crafted world; I'd love to read more about the place; The story leaves a chance for more

Five stars, and if I could, I'd give it more!

Okay for a free book

I love reading and since this book was free i cant complain but i will still say that i was kinda disappointed while reading this. There wasnt anything interesting about this book. I love the author but i dont think i would recommend this book

QUESTING BEAST

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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pages

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0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Not bad for such a short one.

Pretty cool little story about a crew on a far away world. Short but unique. Worth the read for sci-fi fans. -Michael

Intruiging

Rather short, but really interesting