Unexpected and sometimes unfamiliar. The cold, careful procedures of a biotechnician employed by the government mix with the warmth of friendships and romance.

I never felt like I got to know the secondary characters well-enough, and some of the sub-plots seem to jump into the story for no more reason than to say "Hi!" and jump back out, but there were moments that really resonated with me. ( )

The plot meandered. The character development was good. The world was intriguing although not deep. Overall, this was a good sick day read which is what I wanted if it. ( )

I have only read the preview on amazon so far but it reads like a Star Trek fanfic. The Sadiri sounds more or less like Vulcans.

For some reason I get a feeling this will be a wildly entertaining read... You know, all that cultural clash drama?... Oh the joy of subtle contexts and variations!

Yes, *nods* wildly entertaining. To me, anyway.
I suppose that some might find it mundane and lacking in so called "high adventure"... Well, you are most welcome to find some other book to read.

A pleasurable read, highly enjoyable.
Recommended! ( )

Catastrophe strikes as a race called the Sadiri is nearly eradicated, and the remnant population strugglwa ro resurrect its culture by weeding through related species on planet Cygnus Beta. Sadiri councillor Dllenahkh is joined by planetary officials, including biologist Grace Delarua. The novel's beauty is two fold: first, an anthropological journey among various tribes and their interactions with the team, and second, the respect and growing intimacy between Delarua and Dllenahkh. A space oddity: 4.5 stars. ( )