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Loading... Heritage of the star (edition 1973)by Sylvia Louise Engdahl
Work detailsThis Star Shall Abide by Sylvia Engdahl
None.  GeniusJen | Mar 18, 2010 |  One of the best works of science fiction I have ever read. This book made a deep impression on me as a child, and has delighted me when re-read as an adult. Set in a world where scholars lock themselves away in a city of technology, and keep the rest of the world in thrall through laws and strictures that force people to use sleds instead of wheels, to not drink water from rivers and such like. One teenager dares to think differently and argues against the intellectual tyranny - living in fear of being captured and tortured and forced to recant his beliefs. One of my all time favourite books, I am delighted to see the author on Librarything, and to hear there are sequels I never read - I will track these down! (  ) sirfurboy | Apr 23, 2009 | I have hung on to this since I first read it in 1976; more political wisdom in it and a better yarn than most of the things I read subsequently.. Was the first thing I gave to my son when he showed any signs of thinking or appreciating a good story. ( ) holy.cow | Sep 5, 2006 |
"This is not the electronic-light-flashing-exterminate-him-thing from outer space type of science fiction. It is an allegory which poses one of the most heart-searching dilemmas of the human race, perhaps in the C.S. Lewis tradition. I mean Perelandra rather than Narnia.... This is a thought- provoking book distantly related to Lord of the Rings and The Glassbead Game, and may appeal to a similar readership." "An excellent plot and remarkable character development make this tale of the future highly satisfying and thought-provoking." "Tension-filled, beautiful and haunting." "Superior future fiction concerning the fate of an idealistic misfit, Noren, who rebels against his highly repressive society.... Although there is little overt action, the attention of mature sci fi readers will be held by the skillful writing and excellent plot and character development." "I read this, fascinated, right to the end. The sequel that Miss Engdahl promises might benefit from a reduction in soul-searching, but I’m sure it will be worth reading." Is contained in
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When he rebels against the tyranny of the ruling Scholars, Noren, a village boy, is labeled a heretic and sent to them for punishment.
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Ad Stellae BooksTwo editions of this book were published by Ad Stellae Books.
Editions: 0615348343, 1452496056
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The future is never written in stone, or so the saying goes. The sands of time may fall, but what stops someone from building a dam?
In the future, knowledge, and therefore thought, is totally controlled. Noren is one of the few who decides that thought and knowledge are important, and that everyone should be able to exhibit both freely. He knows the difference from what is right and completely unfair, even when his world tells him differently.
The only problem is, can he stop the Scholars, who are the only ones who can give the power of knowledge, on his own, or will he fail in the worst way? Running from the law, Noren is almost helpless, but the Scholars and Technicians can't take away his one power - hope.
Sylvia Engdahl weaves her story in a beautiful way. Not only does she create a totally different world from the one we live in, but also changes the roles of humankind. Her characters are both ones seen on the street and ones locked behind steel doors. Readers will be changed by the abrupt outlook on this amazing world and the surprises the plot presents as a whole.
THIS STAR SHALL ABIDE is a thoroughly enjoyable science fiction novel. (