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I keep reading Sheri S Tepper as she wrote one of my all time favourite books, Gate to Women’s Country
]. I found Gate challenging, thought provoking but ultimately inspiring, while I find most of the work of Tepper that I’ve read since then seems to harp on a similar theme – humanity (usually in the shape of men) has buggered the world up and humanity (usually in the shape of slightly worn down women) needs to be rescued by (slightly stern but eventually benign) aliens. As I’m not convinced there are that many alien species out there, and certainly not convinced that there will be any who think saving species who can’t figure out how to save themselves, I find this particular theme a bit less than a draw. Nevertheless, I keep picking up Tepper books, I find them readable, and there is always the hope at some point she might think of a different hook.
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agree pretty much entirely with that write up. beauty was a bit different! and quite liked the margarets too
Also love “Gate To..”, its one of the few books I have re-read more than once. I haven’t got on so well with many of her other books, I find them a bit hard going but I shall put this one in my wishlist for next time I do an Amazon order if you think its worth it!
haven’t read the margarets Helen, will have to keep eye out for that one
Yes, I suppose Beauty
is a little different, but the first time I tried to read that one, I gave up completely, and it’s only quite recently that I found the courage to plough right the way through.
Sally, of the other Teppers I’ve read, I’d go for Gibbon’s Decline and Fall or The Family Tree or even Singer From The Sea over this one
i would def go with gibbons decline and fall – it is along a similar theme but i enjoyed it! beauty not my fav, but def different!
just seen she did a book for 9-12 year olds
] wonder what it is like??
Jinian Footseer
[i''ll let you sort out the link
link sorted
I think I’ve read a sequel, this one The True Game
. Fairly sure Jinian featured in it. I don’t recall it standing out particularly.
Anyway, why did gibbons decline and fall?
loss of testosterone Tim
You mean, they overtrimmed their topiary?