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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What could be more commonplace than grass, or a world covered over all its surface with numberless wind-whipped oceans of grass? But the planet Grass conceals horrifying secrets within its endless pastures. 'Grass' is a major work of fiction from Sheri S. Tepper.
'An incurable plague has spread to all inhabited planets but one. No one knows why the prairie-world of Grass is exempt. The imperial power of Earth, a Mormon-like religion called Sanctity, despatches the Yrarier family to snoop around. They are horsey types; the rulers of Grass are understood to hunt. And so they do, but not for foxes, and not on horseback. The true nature of things – the hunters, the hunted, and the fields over which they fly – resists unravelling. But slowly, horribly, deliciously, the truth falls out.'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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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.
21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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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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No.1 of the trilogy
This book starts her loosely linked trilogy of Grass, Raising the Stones and Sideshow. As always Tepper tackles many important issues of how women have been treated historically... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Catlady
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Uniquely Engaging
I chose this book after reading the sample pages for Kindle, which I found intriguing. The setting is a collision of colonial space empire and turn of the century aristocracy,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wavelength
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Humankind has spread out across the galaxy and is largely under the control of a religious organisation called Sanctity (a version of Christianity). Read more
Humankind has spread out across the galaxy and is largely under the control of a religious organisation called Sanctity (a version of Christianity). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sizzler
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Gorgeous, gripping, glorious Grass
As a general rule, I lack the attention span for long books and the patience for slow ones. The first 60 pages of Grass, then, didn't exactly bode well: it was all a bit... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jxn
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Little Dune on the Prairie
Grass is one of the most uneven books I've ever read. There were moments as I read it that I felt genuinely touched and very glad to be reading it but then only a few pages later... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. G. Earley
4.0 out of 5 stars
good read
Well written Sci-fi but really slow to get going. Doesn't really pick up until halfway but definately worth a read.
Published 10 months ago by rain
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 12 months ago by A. Mackintosh
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Steve D
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 16 months ago by Peter
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 23 Oct 2010 by HeecheeRendezvous
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