[net.sf-lovers] First SF book -- an "anti-suggestio

render@uiucdcsb.Uiuc.ARPA (09/13/85)

If you are suggesting first-time books for a female reader, I would 
recommend DOWNBELOW STATION by C.J. Cherryh.  It is an excellent intro
to the field, covering space stations, faster than light travel, alien
civilizations, the works.  Plus, it is well written, entertaining and
thoroughly enjoyable purely from a literary standpoint.  The author
has several other books out which would also be good for first-timers,
including MERCHANTER'S LUCK, PRIDE OF CHANUR, and FORTY THOUSAND IN
GEHENNA.
                                     Hal Render
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