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The Kif Strike Back

Chanur, Book 3

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The Kif Strike Back

By: C. J. Cherryh
Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
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When the kif seize Hilfy and Tully, Pyanfar and her shipmates enter into a simple rescue attempt. It soon becomes a deadly game of interstellar politics.

©1986 C.J. Cherryh (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Science Fiction Fiction

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"Compellingly written, with distinctive characters and well-realized races and cultures." (Fantasy Review)
"A rousing good tale and... the most believable alien characters to come down the SF pike in a long time. Highly recommended." (Kliatt)
Political Intrigue • Exciting Action • Stellar Diction • Realistic Interactions • Accessible Series • Emotional Delivery

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a strong addition to the series with interesting new alien characters left me wondering when that kik would get to eat finally!

Classic!

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I loved this series when I was a kid, still own and love the paperbacks. of course the pronunciations by the narrator were different, the voices different, from my own mental sounds, but the story is as enjoyable this way as the written form. highly recommend this series!

loved listening to a favorite from years back

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The middle part of a series is always a slog (think Two Towers), but this does a good job keeping you informed and invested as the clock counts down. Story's fine (glad Kim's finally finding a place with the ship as cook/lawyer/bruiser), but Dina does an excellent job making the Kif (both in their language and without) seem alien yet understandable.

Middle of a three-part story.

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This series is gripping. I never want to put it down. It’s well worth the purchase I definitely recommend it!

Gripping

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I've always loved this series. Narrated beautifully, added tremendously to my enjoyment. Excellent! Superb!

Wonderful!!!

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