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Growing (The) by Susanne M. Beck (Sword'n'Quill), T Novan, Okasha     
Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novel - 652 pages | Finished |
Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP               
The Growing is one of my favorite ongoing stories. Set in the future, it tells of a fight for survival. It is an expert blend of sci-fi and drama. Published weekly, I have grown to care for the characters and what happens to them. There is even a wonderful dog, Asimov. This is great storytelling and I always look forward to the next chapter with anticipation. - Carole H - Jul 27th, 2003   

A story of EPIC proportions, the Growing will keep you hooked till the last drop. I've been hooked since the beginning, and have gotten to know the characters and to feel for them. If you haven't read it, I recommend that you do. A battle huge battle is in the making, and if you start now, you'll be able to read it with everyone else. Ladies, thank you for such a great story! - Katia N. Ruiz - Oct 30th, 2003   

What a great story. I've read this story 3 times now. Wondering if there was a sequel in the works yet?? - Bezza - Jun-26-2006   

Terrific reading! bought the book - LOVED the book! thank you, bards! - Kati - Jul-03-2006   

This is one of the best written and interesting stories that I've read. I highly recommend this to anyone who reads beyond "potty" books. - Anonymous - Sep-04-2006   

Great great great great great et cetera book. Read it. Now. That's all. - Arassar - Mar-09-2007   

I read this story a second time and it was just as good as the first. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE. - Olivia - Mar-11-2007   

I loved this story. - Netta - Mar-13-2007   

Without a doubt, this is one of the best stories on the web. I loved it so much, I had to have the print version. Don't let the length hold you back because once you start, you won't want it to end. Fabulous collaboration of two wonderful writers. - calabria - Mar-14-2007   

This a great book. I couldn't put it down. This trio has outdone itself. Sequel PLEEEEEEESE - Anonymous - Apr-09-2007   

What a story, a masterpiece!! It brings to mind 'The Stand' by Stephen King. It's very long but well worth your time. Bravo, bravo!! - Bijou - Apr-21-2007   

This is a terrific story that really deserves the sequell that was mentioned! - Pat - Oct-10-2007   

Growing is an extremely well written story by two authors I cannot praise enough!!! Highly imaginative with well developed characters who wind their away around your heart so that by the end you simply do not want to let them go. And I simply must thank the authors for making us wait awhile before bringing the two characters together...how I love a slow progression of dawning love rather than two characters drooling over each other and sharing the sheets within a day of meeting each other. Thank you! - JC - Jan-03-2008   

wow!!!! this i highly recommend to anyone who is a dying fan of xena fanfics. - Anonymous - Jan-30-2008   

This is one story that will hav eyou missing hours of eleep and not care. Not only have i read it twice i own the book.
And am waiting for the second. - F_L_J - Feb-05-2008   

Excellent excellent story - read it! - Anonymous - Feb-06-2008   

This is such a GREAT story, i've read the book two times. This is a story that will keep it's residence in the back of your mind. - Callisto - Feb-11-2008   

i thought long and hard about what to say when recommending this book. I am giving up 3days after finishing it to spend my time going over my favourite bits, of which there are plenty. Heed this advice though: don't rush through it, it is an Epic and will take time, so you might as well enjoy the journey and find your own favourite bits. - carinjo - Feb-14-2008   

I have read a number of fan fic stories but this is the first one I felt I had to write a recommendation about. While I am not typically drawn to sci-fi type stories I gave this one a shot and wow was I amazed. I could not stop reading it and now I have ordered the book. Loved every minute of this story and truly hope there is a sequel out there somewhere. - pntgrl - Feb-17-2008   

One of my favorite sci fi stories - Anon - Feb-21-2008   

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Can we get more from this amazingly talented duo?! I am now ordering the published copy... - Xeener - Mar-01-2008   

This was soooooo good that I bought the book... I'd really love to see a sequel someday... It's one I read over and over and over. One of my all time favorites. :) - Akiela Xal - Mar-09-2008   

Probably one of the stories I most return to over the years. Could there be a sequel? Should there be? This would be hard to top....but these three authors may be up to the challenge, if anyone is. - Dusty - Apr-05-2008   

This is an epic worth sitting down and reading. So many twists and turns I'm surprised I'm not a pretzel. I would really like to see a sequel to this. There are so many things I want to know about like how does Dakota's mom react to her bringing Kirsten home and did Manny and Tacoma get to Maggie in time? What kind of trials will our girls go through in rebuilding the world? Please please please write a sequel to this!! - Anonymous - Oct-27-2008   

I LOVED this story...and I've read many on these boards...this one HIGHLY recommended. SEQUEL PLEASE PLEASE PLLLLLEEAASSEE!! - Lea Ann - Dec-31-2008   

I absolutely loved this story. I could not put it down!! Sequel please!!!! - Chakram Girl - Mar-15-2009   

wow! im reading chapter 7 now and let me tell you, it blows my mind off!!! i get excited just reading it. wondering what would happen next. it doesn't make me bored. not even once, and to think im only at chapter 7. whew!! heheh.. just stopped to type in my fresh excitement. heheh... be back in a few chapters! - rec - Apr-29-2009   

Completely mind blowing story! But the link appears to be broken. Was in the middle of Chapter 22 when it decided to quit! Please pretty please fix it! I NEED to continue reading about these amazing characters! Zelda - Anonymous - May-04-2009   

This story is freaking awesome! it has great characters and storyline, so why are you still reading this? GO READ IT! - ethne - May-05-2009   

I LOVE this book!! I've read it twice & still get chills! I'm crossing my fingers for a sequel! - T-Town Heather - May-08-2009   

An amazing read! I'm waiting for the sequel! For anyone who is intimidated by the length of the story...fear not because the time you spend reading this will be far worth the effort. - Yuri - May-19-2009   

Although the story has some substance&. Digging into the context it was tiring to get to the end. Or does it ever end!! - KT - May-21-2009   

This is one of the four finest books I've ever read!! The other three are also by Susanne M. Beck (Redemption, Retribution, Restitution). I eagerly await future writings by her. - Tara - Jun-04-2009   

I was totally blown away the 1st time I read this book about a year ago. My first love is sci-fi and this book has it nailed down. On the 2nd read, I concentrated on characters, the state of that world after the up-rising, very interesting by the way. I hope there is a sequel. The romance aspect is great!!! - Alice - Dec-29-2009   

I've never read sci-fi but this one is really mind blowing. - Diana - Mar-09-2010   

Just Brilliant!!!! mind blowing.....Must read - Lucian - Mar-15-2010   

What a GREAT read. Wonderful. Highly recommended !! You are truly gifted authors. Will there be more to come for Kirsten and Dakota? - Anonymous - Apr-27-2010   

This is so good, when you start reading make sure you don't have anything else to do until you finish. I so hope there is a sequel. - MoSeS - Jun-14-2010   

i am speechless. wow! truly epic. i wouldn't mind for a sequel. i'd imagine it will be another adventure . ~cheers! STAMP OF APPROVAL HERE! - *Reader - Nov-06-2010   

I bought this book four years ago before I even discovered online fanfiction. I was amazed at the book at it remains one of my favourites to this day. At least once a year I undertake the pleasure of re-reading this lengthy tome from cover to cover and each year the suspense eats away at me even though I know the outcome.

I do wish four years ago I'd know about Susanne Beck, T Novan or Okasha as I would have surely been a fan for life as I am. I've not read the online version of this but I wanted to rate this book as some of the best fiction I've ever read! - Lesley - Jan-06-2011   

Excellent story, would love to read a sequel. - Anonymous - Jan-25-2011   

Another incredible story by some of my favorite authors. I highly recommend it to anyone who's up for riveting storytelling and great characters. - Baraka - Jul-03-2011   

Wow, what a story! It has something for everyone and is one heck of a tale. The authors do a fantastic job of making each and every main character (and there are a lot of them) interesting, loveable in their own ways and real. The romance portion of this story was hard for me to believe and I'm still trying to wrap my head around why it was written the way it was. But perhaps that is part of the mystery of the story itself. Great way to spend a couple of afternoons. - Stacia - Aug-14-2014   


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