Rissa and Tregare

by F.M. Busby

Book Overview

Living a desperate life in the Total Welfare Center, the orphan Rissa discovers she has won the lottery and takes a chance to shape her own destiny. After she escapes from Earth with the help of a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425071162
• ISBN13: 9780425071168
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Classic Sci-fi Book

This is book 2 in a trilogy! The other two books are: Young Rissa and The Long View! Be sure to read these books in the proper order as follows: 1.) Young Rissa, 2.) Rissa And Tregare, and 3.) The Long View! An excellent classic sci-fi book in an awesome trilogy! You must read it to truly appreciate the genre! Action and adventure!

A Beloved Classic

Some twenty five years later I still remember this book for its combination of science fiction, social commentary, and the romance between Rissa and Bran. It made such an impact on me that I remembered the title instantly. It's one of my favorite books and I highly recommend it!

Role Model

FM Busby created Rissa... at times, I let myself believe that he created her specifically for me. She has been my role model for many years: strong, confident, yet compassionate. Breaking free of her past tramas and stretching out on wings powered by her own determination, Rissa is everything I want to be when I grow up. At 36, I STILL go back and read this series when I need to renew my sense of worth and confidence. Thank you, Mr. Busby!

Part two of the Rissa Kerguelen trilogy

While this book can be read independently of the series, I have found it better to read it in its proper order. First comes "Young Rissa" where the foundation of the story line is laid out and character personalities are developed; important characters are introduced as well. In "Rissa and Tregare" Rissa matures as does her relationship with Bran Tregare. Lots of action and more foundations are laid for the final book in the trilogy called "The Long View". The books uses physics ... but not to an overpowering degree. The storyline is grounded in reality and is good sci-fi.

A Classic in SCi Fi

I was first introduced to F. M. Busby in college years ago and it turned into a long love affair. "Rissa and Tregare" was the first book I purchased. It is a book you would be hard pressed to put down. Clear your calender before staring this book and have lots of coffee handy!

Rissa and Tregare

Book two: Together Rissa and Tregare, will build an armada to free Earth, but first they must conquer the Hidden Worlds. I found it a little slow to begin with. I did't find it as good as the first book in the series. But it is better then alot of other books I've read.