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kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
Very similar to Mercedes Lackey’s Snow Queen and Fairy Godmother.
schofield24's review against another edition
5.0
I was reluctant to pick this up for our book club one month because I tend to dislike science fiction in general and the jacket illustration on my edition was rather cartoony, but I was pleasantly surprised. The story floated between two different points of view: one futuristic, and one feudalistic! I love fairy tales and stories based on them, and it contained a lot of those elements, which made it very rewarding for me. It moved quickly and I truly enjoyed it.
color_girl's review
5.0
Fantasy and sci fi seem like a weird mix but I cannot seem to get enough. Those books always seem to jump to the top of my favorites right away. It might seem different, but I really loved this book and I think you should give it a try!
sylvanbird's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katreenagd's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
supermdguy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very philosophical/theological if you think about it enough
jaimc's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Colonisation, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
georgewrfisher's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
doritobabe's review against another edition
4.0
I love older science fiction novels. Firebird Publishing seems to put out a lot of pro-female/feminist science fiction, too, as I have read this and [b:Firebird|2060939|Firebird|Kathy Tyers|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1410730152s/2060939.jpg|13570915] and enjoyed both immensely.
Enchantress from the Stars is a book that takes place in "the future" (kind of) and on a third planet from the Sun, yet it is not Earth. The author, Sylvia Engdahl explicitly states that the planet and all of it's characters are not from Earth, but another planet that is third to the sun. (When one thinks about it, I immediately think of Fermi's paradox and The Drake Equation and how these work together to inspire thoughts of many, many planets that may exist like our own.)
Elana is a part of a "more advanced" civilization that has peace keeping duties across the galaxy. The Federation works to aid Youngling ("primitive") populations that are negatively affected by other Younglings. They work quietly and covertly, however, and must not be known by the groups they are interfering with.
On one particular mission, Elana is a stowaway on her father's ship. They land on Andrecia, a planet that is much like feudal Earth, in order to stop an Imperial colonization. This is a wonderful blend of "fantasy" and science fiction, as the explanation for the Federation's help is described in the way of magic (Enchantress, Starwatcher and their gifts) and the defeat of a "Dragon".
This was a fun read and really deals with topics of colonialism and culture. Engdahl claims that this fiction was not written allegorically, but it is really hard not to read it as an active metaphor for human history, let alone an explanation for folklore and fable. I wonder is Engdahl was secretly a believer in the conspiracy that Aliens/other, more sophisticated lifeforms, actually aided in the advancement of our civilizations.
Enchantress from the Stars is a book that takes place in "the future" (kind of) and on a third planet from the Sun, yet it is not Earth. The author, Sylvia Engdahl explicitly states that the planet and all of it's characters are not from Earth, but another planet that is third to the sun. (When one thinks about it, I immediately think of Fermi's paradox and The Drake Equation and how these work together to inspire thoughts of many, many planets that may exist like our own.)
Elana is a part of a "more advanced" civilization that has peace keeping duties across the galaxy. The Federation works to aid Youngling ("primitive") populations that are negatively affected by other Younglings. They work quietly and covertly, however, and must not be known by the groups they are interfering with.
On one particular mission, Elana is a stowaway on her father's ship. They land on Andrecia, a planet that is much like feudal Earth, in order to stop an Imperial colonization. This is a wonderful blend of "fantasy" and science fiction, as the explanation for the Federation's help is described in the way of magic (Enchantress, Starwatcher and their gifts) and the defeat of a "Dragon".
This was a fun read and really deals with topics of colonialism and culture. Engdahl claims that this fiction was not written allegorically, but it is really hard not to read it as an active metaphor for human history, let alone an explanation for folklore and fable. I wonder is Engdahl was secretly a believer in the conspiracy that Aliens/other, more sophisticated lifeforms, actually aided in the advancement of our civilizations.