The Fresco

Rating:
Summary: This is my favorite so far
Review: She is unique!

Sheri Tepper is one of my top 10 favorite authors. Maybe top 5. Who cares? Well, I read a lot (a book a day +/-). And, I think she may be of the most inventive authors around.

Yes, she does tend to write the same themes over and over, and if eco-feminism bugs you - these are NOT the books for you. But every world/universe is different, the diversity of life so varied, and every plot extremely complex. Since reading her books, I find I view current events and the world around me differently.

I like this one because it is so light-hearted. I love the creative problem-solving the aliens do (i.e. Middle East tension, subjugation of women, drug addicts, welfare recipients who won't work, etc.) Wouldn't it be nice if we COULD solve the world's problems so easily?

As usual, there is a great twist at the end.