The Kif Strike Back

Chanur, Book 3

By: C. J. Cherryh

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

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.

Critic reviews

"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)

Classic!

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

loved listening to a favorite from years back

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!

Middle of a three-part story.

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.

Gripping

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

Wonderful!!!

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