This book was hard to get into - the initial set up has horror elements that I had to skip. Like several of Tepper's later novels, there is an elementThis book was hard to get into - the initial set up has horror elements that I had to skip. Like several of Tepper's later novels, there is an element of vengeance on those who 'humanform' the world, extinguishing other species and life in the process. Then there's Leely whose apparent disabilities have placed unbearable strain on his family, and isolated his mother, but who is not what he appears to be. The world of Dinabh has much to recommend it, and there's enough complexity in the plot to keep me reading avidly once I have allowed myself to accept the set up....more
Talk about a deus-ex-machina. If a couple of delightful aliens landed near you and offered to solve the world's problems immediately (through a welcomTalk about a deus-ex-machina. If a couple of delightful aliens landed near you and offered to solve the world's problems immediately (through a welcome reversal, or good turn), what would you pick to start with? Tepper didn't choose what I first expected, but the results were funny and inspirational in equal measure. I mustn't give away the plot, but will say this is one of my favourite of all Tepper's heroines....more
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