Bøger af Jon Anthony Perrotti

Book 2 of the Barren Trilogy follows the continuing story of Elenn, a barren uedin and capital guard, who strives to meet the challenges and dangers that come to him and other barren as the syndrome epidemic rises in the threatened capital. The medical intervention devised to negate the symptoms of barren syndrome has had an unanticipated consequence, and syndrome-afflicted uedin must fight to avoid the descent into derangement. Guards and caretakers work together to meet the crisis as the capital faces a grim and turbulent age. Note: "Version F" uses the feminine pronouns.

Book 2 of the Barren Trilogy follows the continuing fantasy drama of Elenn, a barren uedin, who strives to meet the challenges and dangers that come to him and other barren as the syndrome epidemic rises in the threatened capital. The medical intervention devised to negate the symptoms of barren syndrome has had an unanticipated consequence, and syndrome-afflicted uedin must fight to avoid the descent into derangement. Note: "Version M" uses the masculine pronouns.

The uedin of the capital face the possibility of extinction in this third and final book of the Barren trilogy. Guard Master Elenn is lost in derangement and unable to serve the squadron. High Server Tilke wastes away in a coma, possessed by the Lern Beyana. How will the lives of these two defeated uedin be reconnected in a way that opens a pathway of survival for the uedin race? Note: "Version F" uses feminine pronouns.

The uedin of the capital face the possibility of extinction in this third and final book of the Barren trilogy. Guard Master Elenn is lost in derangement and unable to serve the squadron. High Server Tilke wastes away in a coma, possessed by the Lern Beyana. How will the lives of these two defeated uedin be reconnected in a way that opens a pathway of survival for the uedin race? Note: "Version M" uses masculine pronouns.

Childhood is over, and she has received a name: Elenn.  But with the new name comes a new awareness of self, and for her it is deeply troubling.  As other uedin youths face their futures with hope and excitement, Elenn must try to understand what it means that she is barren.  It is a syndrome that not only deprives a uedin of her passing-of-life; it means that she is destined to deteriorate into depravity and die in misery.   This knowledge poisons every aspect of life for Elenn—but can she find a way to cope, to bide her time, perhaps even summon the strength to bear her burden with uedin dignity?In this, Version F, the androgynous uedin are referred to with feminine pronouns. Consider the option of Version M which uses masculine pronouns.  Which version to read, Version F or Version M?  That is the challenge given to readers before they even begin the Barren Trilogy.  At first glance, one might assume that readers who identify as male should read M, and those who identify as female should read F. But who can say? Perhaps male-identified readers should read F, and vice-versa. As you observe and explore your own point of view, the story may take you to a different one altogether.

Childhood is over, and he has received a name: Elenn.  But with the new name comes a new awareness of self, and for him it is deeply troubling.  As other uedin youths face their futures with hope and excitement, Elenn must try to understand what it means that he is barren.  It is a syndrome that not only deprives a uedin of his passing-of-life; it means that he is destined to deteriorate into depravity and die in misery.   This knowledge poisons every aspect of life for Elenn—but can he find a way to cope, to bide his time, perhaps even summon the strength to bear his burden with uedin dignity?In this, Version M, the androgynous uedin are referred to with masculine pronouns. Consider the option of Version F which uses feminine pronouns.  Which version to read, Version M or Version F?  That is the challenge given to readers before they even begin the Barren Trilogy.  At first glance, one might assume that readers who identify as male should read M, and those who identify as female should read F.  But who can say?  Perhaps male-identified readers should read F, and vice-versa.  As you observe and explore your own point of view, the story may take you to a different one altogether.