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A classic work of science fiction from a master storyteller
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What could be more commonplace than grass, or a world covered over all its surface with a wind-whipped ocean of grass? But the planet Grass conceals horrifying secrets within its endless pastures. And as an incurable plague attacks all inhabited planets but this one, the prairie-like Grass begins to reveal these secrets -- and nothing will ever be the same again . . .
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The beginning of this book may seem to dwell on seemingly unrelated topics, but they wind together as you progress through it to give a thoroughly satisfaying read.
The third person narrative is used to its fullest extent, unlike some writers Sheri S. Tepper does not focus in on one character but explores the motivations and feelings of many, giving the reader a comprehesive understanding of the events that unfold.
I found myself not caring as deeply about the characters as perhaps I should, but with a storyline such as the one in Grass it was of little concern.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has become dissatisfied with the meaningless and infantile science fiction that has flooded the market today, for it restores all faith in science fiction as a credible genre.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A brilliant book. I had to read it again, immediately. Well written, fast paced and beautifully unpredictable. It was great to read a Science Fantasy novel so different from others I've read. Sheri Tepper seems to be able to write fantastically individual books. There doesn't seem to be a pattern she follows with the result that every book is a new experience.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is superlative fiction, whatever genre you try to put it in. I came to the book knowing nothing of the plot, and that's as it should be - otherwise you miss some of the most interesting surprises of the book. The reviewer who entitles their review 'the moral responsibilities of aliens' (whilst giving a good review, not that I agree with all of it) gives, I feel, far too much of the plot away. So if you're one of those people who, like me, don't like being told the middle of a book before you've even started it, then I have to say be careful reading such detailed reviews. I liken it to being told the plot twist of 'The Sixth Sense' - it's just 'not done', is it chaps?
Tepper always deals with broad moral themes, but you never get the feeling she's preaching. Her characters remain as vivid to me now as when I read the book last (which was quite some time ago). I won't go on, because better reviewers than I can cover this. My enthusiasm for this book renders me a little useless for rational dissection.
And if you, like me, love 'Grass', my next recommendation of Tepper's work would be 'The Family Tree'. And don't read any reviews, because if anyone gives away the big plot twist in THAT one they deserve to have every new book's plot explained to them in detail before they open the covers for the rest of their lives.
Tepper always deals with broad moral themes, but you never get the feeling she's preaching. Her characters remain as vivid to me now as when I read the book last (which was quite some time ago). I won't go on, because better reviewers than I can cover this. My enthusiasm for this book renders me a little useless for rational dissection.
And if you, like me, love 'Grass', my next recommendation of Tepper's work would be 'The Family Tree'. And don't read any reviews, because if anyone gives away the big plot twist in THAT one they deserve to have every new book's plot explained to them in detail before they open the covers for the rest of their lives.
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A genuine SF classic
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. At times it felt like I was reading Asimov or Le Guin for the first time and Grass certainly has an old school (in the nicest way possible) feel... Read more
Published 21 days ago by A. Mackintosh
Not bad
Overall I enjoyed this book, but it's not without its problems. In some ways it reminded me of Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune: instead of sand there's grass, you have the great... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steve D
A good read but still flawed
I realy wasn't sure about this one when I ordered it, but now I can say it's one of the better SF Masterworks books, but it is let down by some big problems. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter
A bit long, but overall a good book.
This book feels more fantasy than sci-fi, and takes a while to get into, but is worth it. The world of Grass is creepy as anything!
Published 19 months ago by HeecheeRendezvous
taking the 'sci' out of sci -fi
This is a great book - highly recomended. what interests me most is the lack of the normal SF stuff. there are no robots, no hyper-drives, no warp speeds. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by R. J. Macaulay
Part of a trilogy...Not Really
I remember reading Raising the Stones and coming across Marjorie and the Foxen from Grass as little more than a figure passing through leaving their mark before travelling on... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2008 by Solitude
Lengthy description of aristocrats on the planet Grass - and their...
Living in the second oldest democracy in Europe (since 1291 !), it is somehow hard for me to find an interest in what basically boils down to a description of English aristocrats... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2008 by Rupf Peter
Wonderful, is all
OK, how to describe it? I guess the best would be to call it a feminist, original-morality, anti-religious fantasy. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2006 by Grab
Sherri Tepper's Grass - a darker vision
It sounds almost like normal on Grass; a spaceport, big estates for the aristocracy in the countryside, hunting, horses, hounds, quarry........ Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2004 by "smmay7"
The Moral Responsibilities of Aliens
Grass presents a very interesting alien world, one where the entire planet is covered by grasses of various kinds except for small treed areas, with a very original set of aliens. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2003 by Patrick Shepherd
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