Fine Prey
by Scott Westerfeld
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At the Aya School, human children learn alien culture in a completely restricted environment to enable them to compete in the politics and economy of an alien-influenced Earth. The finest student of the school is the child of wealthy parents and a member of the Fine Hunt circuit--an outgrowth of traditional horse racing where bio-engineered horses are controlled by "riders" linked to electronic interfaces. As one of the up-and-coming "riders," the student is lured into the seedier world of show more the Claw Hunt, and discovers what the Aya aliens have really been teaching!? In the tradition of Sheri S. Tepper, Melissa Scott, and Connie Willis? Polymorph has been optioned for a TV movie show lessTags
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This is Westerfeld's 2nd novel, I didn't even know it existed until recently, and it's pretty much a book about language. Can't quite call it satisfying, but it had some nice moments and Westerfeld's writing's good enough that I saw it through to the end. Three and a half stars.
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Scott Westerfeld was born in Dallas, Texas on May 5, 1963. He received a degree in philosophy from Vassar College in 1985. Before becoming a full time writer, he held several jobs including factory worker, software designer, editor, and substitute teacher. His works for young adults include the Uglies series, the Midnighters series, and The Last show more Days. He is the co-author of the Zeroes series written with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti. He also writes science fiction novels for adults. He has won numerous awards including a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award for Evolution's Darling, a Victorian Premier's Award for So Yesterday, and an Aurealis Award for The Secret Hour. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1998-08-01
- People/Characters
- Spider Stone
- Important places
- Aya School
- Dedication
- "To Jack (in black)
And Spax (who attacks)"
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- Languages
- English
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