Patriarch's Hope

by David Feintuch

Book Overview

Nicholas Seafort, Secretary General of the UN, is fiercely determined to clean up the planet, despite the fact that his plans clash head on with his beloved UN Navy's mission to colonize the stars. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446524581
• ISBN13: 9780446524582
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Aspect
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Magnificent! Feintuch does it again!

Patriarch's Hope is another outstanding chapter in the Seafort Saga. As set in his ways at sixty as he was in his younger years, Nick Seafort lives by his own set of rules that include integrity, honor and respect. His loyalty to his beloved U.N. Navy is unwavering. It makes it all the harder to accept when that same U.N. Navy threatens his government and earth itself in a broad rebellion. The conflict between the Enviro factions and the Navy place Nick Seafort right in the middle. It is his son who ultimately influences his decision on which force is right. As usual, the plot is filled with action and intrigue guaranteed to hold the reader's attention.Mr. David Feintuch is a remarkably talented author. The Seafort Saga is the best science fiction series I've ever read. I've ordered his first fantasy novel, The Still, and somehow, I know it's going to be outstanding. It's my `hope' that Patriarch's Hope doesn't end the series.

Seafort grows stronger every time out

Having followed the Seafort saga from the beginning, I find it satisfying that the man continues to grow and develop and that he has at last come to grips with realizing the corruption of the religious hierarchy ruling human existence. Great work, Dave!

Nick Seafort is back!

This a great book and a welcome back to Nick Seafort. This was my 2nd favorite novel in the entire Seafort Saga. A fast and exciting read, a must read for any sci fi fan.

A satisfying installment in a wonderful saga!

David Feintuch's Seafort saga is my favorite series (I've read it about 5 times) and this installment (final chapter?) does not disappoint. Patriarch's Hope reads much easier than Voices of Hope did and left me feeling that perhaps Nick Seafort may have some peace at last - doing what he was destined to do. If you're not a fan of the series this is probably not the place to start, but if you're a fan - enjoy and hope for more!

Excellent, fitting sequel to a great series.

Feintuch has fortunately given us more of Nicholas Seafort. While not as complicated as Voices of Hope, this installment is in some ways more satisfying as it is told totally from Seafort's point of view. You gotta love this conflicted, heroic character. And the supporting cast is equally strong. Feintuch's genius is in creating characters, lots of them, that a person can strongly identify with. Human, with many faults, but with great redeeming qualities. Many series get too verbose and the action and characterization lag. Feintuch is disciplined and the rip-roaring good story does not disappoint. Live on, Nicky!