I left behind an interesting late 70s sci-fi trilogy, C J Cherryh’s The Faded Sun (Kesrith, Shon’jir, and Kutath). I really love the book design, and the series itself was very enjoyable, but honestly a little too derivative of Dune. Books looking good on a shelf is no reason to keep them, so bye!
August 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I left behind an interesting late 70s sci-fi trilogy, C J Cherryh’s The Faded Sun (Kesrith, Shon’jir, and Kutath). I really love the book design, and the series itself was very enjoyable, but honestly a little too derivative of Dune. Books looking good on a shelf is no reason to keep them, so bye!
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun Trilogy, Methuen, 1987. Cover: Gino D'Achille (miscredied as Gino D'Arcille). Omnibus of Kesrith; Shon'jir and Kutath. #GinoD'Achille #FadedSun
June 26, 2026 at 6:29 AM
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun Trilogy, Methuen, 1987. Cover: Gino D'Achille (miscredied as Gino D'Arcille). Omnibus of Kesrith; Shon'jir and Kutath. #GinoD'Achille #FadedSun
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun: Kesrith, Nelson Doubleday. Cover: David K. Stone. Book Club edition. Gutter code I06 p.247 for 1978. Mri Wars series no. 1. Serilaized in Galaxy, 1978. #NelsonDoubleday #BookClub #DavidStone #MriWars #FadedSun #Kesrith
June 15, 2026 at 8:02 AM
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun: Kesrith, Nelson Doubleday. Cover: David K. Stone. Book Club edition. Gutter code I06 p.247 for 1978. Mri Wars series no. 1. Serilaized in Galaxy, 1978. #NelsonDoubleday #BookClub #DavidStone #MriWars #FadedSun #Kesrith
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Nr. 14/20
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Nr. 14/20
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The Faded Sun Trilogy by CJ Cherryh: The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978), The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978), and The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979)
Dune-esque series with interstellar war and a race of desert dwelling fighters who will change everything.
Dune-esque series with interstellar war and a race of desert dwelling fighters who will change everything.
April 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The Faded Sun Trilogy by CJ Cherryh: The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978), The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978), and The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979)
Dune-esque series with interstellar war and a race of desert dwelling fighters who will change everything.
Dune-esque series with interstellar war and a race of desert dwelling fighters who will change everything.
The journey continues at Haven's Book Club! 📚 This year, we're diving into great sci-fantasy reads. We had a blast discussing Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh and can't wait for next month’s pick: Sheepfarmer's Daughter by Elizabeth Moon. Join us for the adventure! #frederickmd #bookclub
January 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The journey continues at Haven's Book Club! 📚 This year, we're diving into great sci-fantasy reads. We had a blast discussing Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh and can't wait for next month’s pick: Sheepfarmer's Daughter by Elizabeth Moon. Join us for the adventure! #frederickmd #bookclub
📚 Join us this Friday for our Book Club! We're diving into "The Faded Sun: Kesrith" by award-winning author C. J. Cherryh. Expect an evening filled with delicious snacks and a lively discussion about the incredible art in the book. Don't miss out!
January 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📚 Join us this Friday for our Book Club! We're diving into "The Faded Sun: Kesrith" by award-winning author C. J. Cherryh. Expect an evening filled with delicious snacks and a lively discussion about the incredible art in the book. Don't miss out!
3.5 Stars #TheFadedSun 01 #Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh - an early part of the Alliance-Union universe
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
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#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
Review by graff_fuller - Kesrith
In some ways, this book reminds me of Dune, by Frank Herbert. It isn't as intricate, but it do...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
3.5 Stars #TheFadedSun 01 #Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh - an early part of the Alliance-Union universe
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
Which 1979 Nebula Finalist Novels Have You Read?
Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre ✓
The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh ✓
Blind Voices by Tom Reamy ✓
Kalki by Gore Vidal
Strangers by Gardner Dozois
Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre ✓
The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh ✓
Blind Voices by Tom Reamy ✓
Kalki by Gore Vidal
Strangers by Gardner Dozois
April 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Which 1979 Nebula Finalist Novels Have You Read?
Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre ✓
The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh ✓
Blind Voices by Tom Reamy ✓
Kalki by Gore Vidal
Strangers by Gardner Dozois
Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre ✓
The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh ✓
Blind Voices by Tom Reamy ✓
Kalki by Gore Vidal
Strangers by Gardner Dozois
look at my TREASURES
March 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM
look at my TREASURES
I'm re-reading The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh. As I (vaguely) remember from reading it in 1978, it’s interesting, but a bit dull. This was one of Cherryh’s early sci-fi novels, and she hadn’t yet found her stride. Don't remember if the rest of the trilogy improved—guess I'll find out!
May 19, 2024 at 8:29 AM
I'm re-reading The Faded Sun: Kesrith by C. J. Cherryh. As I (vaguely) remember from reading it in 1978, it’s interesting, but a bit dull. This was one of Cherryh’s early sci-fi novels, and she hadn’t yet found her stride. Don't remember if the rest of the trilogy improved—guess I'll find out!
The Faded Sun trilogy: Kesrith, Shon'jir, Kutath
Dragonriders of Pern
Downbelow Station
There are so many others, but these come to mind as my top memorable books.
Dragonriders of Pern
Downbelow Station
There are so many others, but these come to mind as my top memorable books.
Say a group of friends is making their own Top 100 Best Novels List. Your friends ask you for your recommendations. What are the first three books that come to mind?
No overthinking. Share the first three greats that hit you.
No overthinking. Share the first three greats that hit you.
May 17, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The Faded Sun trilogy: Kesrith, Shon'jir, Kutath
Dragonriders of Pern
Downbelow Station
There are so many others, but these come to mind as my top memorable books.
Dragonriders of Pern
Downbelow Station
There are so many others, but these come to mind as my top memorable books.
My recommendation is The Faded Sun Trilogy by C. J. Cherryh.
The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978),
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978),
The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979),
An inspiring study of alien civilizations and how humans interact with them.
The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978),
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978),
The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979),
An inspiring study of alien civilizations and how humans interact with them.
March 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
My recommendation is The Faded Sun Trilogy by C. J. Cherryh.
The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978),
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978),
The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979),
An inspiring study of alien civilizations and how humans interact with them.
The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978),
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978),
The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979),
An inspiring study of alien civilizations and how humans interact with them.