The Rowan (The Tower and the Hive, #1)
by Anne McCaffrey
The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 336 pages.
About The Rowan
Told in the timeless style of Anne McCaffrey, The Rowan is the first installment in a wonderful trilogy. This is sci-fi at its best: a contemporary love story as well as an engrossing view of our world in the future.The kinetically gifted, trained in mind/machine gestalt, are the most valued citizens of the Nine Star League. Using mental powers alone, these few Prime Talents transport ships, cargo and people between Earth's Moon, Mars' Demos and Jupiter's Callisto.An orphaned young girl, simply called The Rowan, is discovered to have superior telepathic potential and is trained to become Prime Talent on Callisto. After years of self-sacrificing dedication to her position, The Rowan intercepts an urgent mental call from Jeff Raven, a young Prime Talent on distant Deneb. She convinces the other Primes to merge their powers with hers to help fight off an attack by invading aliens. Her growing relationship with Jeff gives her the courage to break her status-imposed isolation, and choose the more rewarding world of love and family.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne McCaffrey |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,760 |
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What genre is The Rowan?
The Rowan is categorized as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Rowan worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, The Rowan has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Rowan?
The Rowan has 336 pages.
Who wrote The Rowan?
The Rowan was written by Anne McCaffrey. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for The Rowan?
The ISBN-13 for The Rowan is 9780517086030.0.
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