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Beowulf's Children (1996)

by Larry Niven, Steven Barnes, Jerry Pournelle

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Series: Heorot (2)

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"Some twenty years have passed since the passengers and crew of the starship Geographic established a colony on the hostile alien world of Avalon. In that time, a new generation has grown up in the peace and serenity of the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought between their parents and grandparents and the monstrous inhabitants of Avalon. Now, under the influence of a charismatic leader, a group of young rebels makes for the mainland, intent on establishing their own colony, sure that they can vanquish any foe that should stand in their way. But they will soon discover that Avalon holds darker secrets still"--… (more)
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Much better than the first one in the series. The dynamics between the different generations add a lot more to what was previously just scary monster alien planet adventure story. ( )
  invisiblecityzen | Mar 13, 2022 |
Much better than the first one in the series. The dynamics between the different generations add a lot more to what was previously just scary monster alien planet adventure story. ( )
  invisiblecityzen | Mar 13, 2022 |
Not nearly as solid as the first book in the series, reads rather as a contractual obligations book. Main flaws I found were in paired description sets timelining between, "What we arrived to see," And, "What we saw happening later," With minor inconsistencies. ( )
  wetdryvac | Mar 2, 2021 |
sequel to Legacy of Heorot. The next generation, leaving the island of Camelot to explore the mainland of Avalon. New terrors, external and internal also. An intelligent grendel. Interesting. ( )
  BookstoogeLT | Dec 10, 2016 |
Not nearly as good as the first book in the series, this is still a good book. It continues to follow the colonists of Earth's first colony outside the solar system, as they struggle with the planet and politics. Now that they have survived the troubles from Legacy of Heorot, they still have problems with the planets 'unintelligent' species, plus their own unruly second generation. An excellent look at what troubles may come up when colonizing a fertile planet. Well written and with good characters. ( )
  Karlstar | Jan 8, 2012 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Larry Nivenprimary authorall editionscalculated
Barnes, Stevenmain authorall editionsconfirmed
Pournelle, Jerrymain authorall editionsconfirmed
Gambino, FredCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
And the great dragon was cast out ...
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For Marilyn, Roberta, and Toni
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"Once upon a time, a long time ago, our parents and grandparents left a place called Earth."
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Beowulf's Children has also been published as The Dragons of Heorot.
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"Some twenty years have passed since the passengers and crew of the starship Geographic established a colony on the hostile alien world of Avalon. In that time, a new generation has grown up in the peace and serenity of the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought between their parents and grandparents and the monstrous inhabitants of Avalon. Now, under the influence of a charismatic leader, a group of young rebels makes for the mainland, intent on establishing their own colony, sure that they can vanquish any foe that should stand in their way. But they will soon discover that Avalon holds darker secrets still"--

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