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The Betrayal (Cyteen, Bk 1)
The Betrayal - Cyteen, Bk 1
Author: C. J. Cherryh
The first part of C.J. Cherryh's award-winning triad introduces the planet and complex politics of Cyteen, part of the Alliance/Union universe. Resources are limited and the scientific compound of Reseune, which produces computer-trained clones called azis, is a major power center. Reseune's lead scientist, the fierce and cruel Dr. Ariane Emory,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780445204522
ISBN-10: 0445204524
Publication Date: 2/1989
Pages: 368
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4 stars, based on 28 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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deltatiger avatar reviewed The Betrayal (Cyteen, Bk 1) on + 74 more book reviews
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Normally I really like Cherryh's writing, but not this time. I got halfway through the book and realized that I didn't care about any of the characters and didn't care what happened to them. Maybe something happens later to turn that around, but I just felt that reading more wouldn't be worth my time.
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reviewed The Betrayal (Cyteen, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
An oldie but goodie.
Silverheels avatar reviewed The Betrayal (Cyteen, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
For fifty years, Dr. Ariane Emory has dominated politics on Cyteen Station. Because Dr. Emory controls Reseune, a city-sized factory that creates the one item essential to the planet's wealth. Reseune produces people--computer-trained azi servants and soldiers.

Then Ariane Emory is assassinated...
kahanachameleon avatar reviewed The Betrayal (Cyteen, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
The Cyteen trilogy is quite possibly my favorite of Cherryh's work.

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