Helva had been born human, but only her brain had been saved—saved to be schooled, programmed, and implanted into the sleek titanium body of an intergalactic scout ship. But first she had to choose a human partner—male or female—to share her exhilirating excapades in space!Her life was to be rich and rewarding . . . resplendent with daring adventures and endless excitement, beyond the wildest … wildest dreams of mere mortals.
Gifted with the voice of an angel and being virtually indestructable, Helva XH-834 antipitated a sublime immortality.
Then one day she fell in love!
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A very interesting concept, well written, great series of stories.
I liked nearly all of Anne McCaffrey books.
This is a sentimental favorite. I think it will have something for everyone. There is a bit of tragedy, and an extended love affair, though it is platonic. Basically a wonderful person, through no fault of her own becomes almost entirely disabled, and chooses to take the body of a starship. And has a fullfilling, significant life. It is a triumph of character over a terrible situation.
Both sad and happy. I loved it because of the strength of the main person.
Mz. McCaffrey wrote this book a long time ago. It was great then and is still great now. It is a very warm hearted book, which is unusual fro science fiction books. However was a master of her art. Her dragons of Pern books are also wonderful.
Anne McCaffrey…one of my all-time favorite authors…I think I’ve read all of her books!
All Ann McCaffry books are fun.
The first of several brain ship books by the legendary Anne McCaffrey
Miss this author
I own, have read all of Anne McCaffrey’s books in the series related to the Ship Who Sang and enjoyed each, every one of them! Love the characters linked to their ships, their captains, how the ships choose them. Anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi, likes being taken out of themselves completely into a story will love this entire series. Very much, very highly recommend!!!
i remember reading this one years ago, n seeing it today felt the need to tell everyone that it got me right there, it’s got that intensity(if i’m remembering right). I remember it being a beautiful story
Enjoyed this entertaining novel by one fantastic author!
Love the concept and the characters.
This book was bridged too much, losted the storyline
reread many times. Protagonist very inspiring.
Her usual great work
One of the best series ever!
good story
Loved this book. The characters have so much depth & personality.
An amazing world of technology and optimism. The characters are original and engaging. Totally sympathetic characters and situations.