A World Away (A Futuristic Romance)

By Pam Rock

Book Overview

In a future world where upper and lower class never mix, a wealthy, high-born scientist named Alena Yor meets a handsome pilot when they find themselves shipwrecked on an unknown tropical planet. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: B001KLUJTK
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: BMI Books
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of my favorite futuristics!

Alena Yor and Garner Rie are both trapped by the circumstances of their birth. As a member of the highest caste, Alena is forbidden to associate with those considered beneath her, but when she meets Garner, the token low caste officer on the Moon Courier, she risks everything to be with him. I've had this book for more than ten years, but I re-read it maybe once a year. I love it! The richly drawn world and excellent characterization pulls the reader in. A classic tale of two people who defy the laws of their society to be together!

Great story

This book is rather different from others mainly because it is more realistic. It's heartwrenching to know that two people in love cannot be together just because they are from different castes. I love the author's creativity about the caste bracelet, with platinum designating the elites and brass as the lowlies. I really love the ending where Alena eventually sold her platinum bracelet, just to be with the man she loved in the Outlands, where uncasted civilians are put. Very good story-telling. Bravo, Pam Rock.