Grass
Grass involves many elements
relevant to our own culture as do almost all Ms.
Tepper's novels. It is a story about trying to fit
into a new environment, a story about the
ineffecuality of aristocracy, and a story about
bravery in the face of adversity.
The story takes it's name from
the planet on which the story is set. As in all her
books, the attention to detail is flawless. The
social structure of Grass is based upon a feudal
system. Everyone knows those don't work except for
the feudal lords. Like many old, rich families, these
have something to hide.....
The Gate To Women's Country
This is probably the best known
of Sheri S. Tepper's books, and for good reason. I
feel she was very brave to write this story.
The Gate To Women's Country is
set in a future where women have taken the authority
from men and are the sole administrators, producers,
teachers, health care providers, you name it. Men
live in garrisons, practice drill maneuvers, and play
sports. period.
It has some insights into the
male and female psyche that I think are very true.
Don't jump to the conclusion that it is feminist
because I don't think that is the intention, but on
the other hand she makes no attempt to make men and
women the same.
Raising The Stones
This story asks the age old
questions " Is mind control bad for you if it
makes you happy?" and " Is an entity that
formats the world you live in and the nature of your
species a God or just another alien messing with
you?"
I enjoyed the moral contradiction
I felt as I travelled through this book.