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Kesrith

C.J. Cherryh
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Kesrith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1978

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C.J. Cherryh

Kesrith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1978
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kesrith • Futuristic Alien World

Theme
Publication Year

1978

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,164 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.3

3,164 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kesrith • Futuristic Alien World

Theme
Publication Year

1978

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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