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223 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
The Hani, the cat people you see on the cover, are the main focus. They have a very well developed way of acting and thinking that is totally realistic when you look at lions and your basic house cats. They meet the first human and we get into the whole issue of trying to figure out what he is thinking and saying due to language barriers. They are also trying to keep him alive while being chased by a race, the Kif, who had captured and tortured him in the first place before he escaped.
OK, enough of the plot, back to the character development. You get a ton of more cultural development on top of the main character development. She really worked out things down to the type of clothes they wear, how they talk and think, everything. That made it an enjoyable book to read.
If you are looking for a new, easy read series, I would suggest this one. I am sure there are people who will not enjoy it too much. But if you like some good and new takes on alien species and politics, this is the one for you.