- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Mm); First American Edition edition (Jan 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553263447
- ISBN-13: 978-0553263442
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,806,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The story of a quest for revenge which becomes a quest for the infinite. Cara was five years old when her mother was killed. She was killed for going down into the wells of vision, where only men were allowed. Cara in turn seeks justice by transforming herself into a male warrior.
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Format:Paperback
This novel is in a class of it's own. Probably one of the most, if not the most, original sci fi/fantasy novel I have ever read. The story moves along very quickly leading to some extraordinary set pieces of writing which are both powerful and horrific. A short book that manages to intertwine many different themes and ideas. This book affected me deeply. As I read it I couldn't get out of my mind how good a film version would be as the images created by Ryman are so vivid. Anyone who likes sci fi or fantasy should try and lay their hands on a copy of this book.
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Rescue this book from obscurity
29 Mar 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Mutilated and brutalized by a bizarre warrior sect with a dark secret, a young woman transforms herself into a man and seeks revenge. She travels to the Land of the Dead in search of the only weapon that will defeat them, only to learn that she is destined to play a pivotal role in the relationship between God, evil, and man.
This extraordinary novel deserves to be reprinted. Geoff Ryman creates an extraordinary world that exists in a kind of proto-Christian alternate universe where an evil snake tries to seduce mankind with the Tree of Life. Ryman is a wonderful stylist and his novel includes passages of thrilling action as well as touching sentiment and chilling horror. Many years ago, I bought a bag of Fantasy & SF back issues at a thrift store. One of them contained Harlan Ellison's favorable review of this novel. Several years after that, I spotted it in a used book store and purchased it. Now, I've finally read it. I came to the book through a long and tortuous path, but it was certainly worth the wait. Thanks, Harlan!
This extraordinary novel deserves to be reprinted. Geoff Ryman creates an extraordinary world that exists in a kind of proto-Christian alternate universe where an evil snake tries to seduce mankind with the Tree of Life. Ryman is a wonderful stylist and his novel includes passages of thrilling action as well as touching sentiment and chilling horror. Many years ago, I bought a bag of Fantasy & SF back issues at a thrift store. One of them contained Harlan Ellison's favorable review of this novel. Several years after that, I spotted it in a used book store and purchased it. Now, I've finally read it. I came to the book through a long and tortuous path, but it was certainly worth the wait. Thanks, Harlan!
Excellent Book
11 Sep 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read this book many years ago, but when I can remember some of the plot after more than 10 years then I know the book is a great read! The story is about a girl who is attacked savagely when she was young making her unable to have children. She participates in a magical ritual that turns her into a guy and she/he then becomes a strong warrior. As a warrior she/he protects those who are weak and falls in love. Eventually, the warrior becomes a woman again and has a baby. The story incorporates the idea of a tree of life and evil being in the form of a snake. Overall, I found it to be an excellent book that I would highly recommend to anyone that likes fantasy and action books!
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