RAISING THE STONES

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Summary: A Lucky Find
Review: A few years ago I wandered into my local newsagent to buy a paper, and thought I'd check out their bookshelf. A book caught my eye for the simple reason of its having a yellow cover. I picked it up, read the blurb on the back, and figured I may as well buy it. Well, I was hooked within two paragraphs! This book has every thing-- love, hate, gods, monstrous evil, sacrifice, redempton, miracles. Sheri S. Tepper writes a prose so lovely it can make you cry, her characters are 'real' people.... in fact, the only complaint I have is that her books come to an end. But then even the endings are satisfying, so what can I do but go and buy another? Read "Raising The Stones", read anything that has Sheri S. Tepper's name on the cover!

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Summary: What would happen if there were a "God" that really worked?
Review: A great story that toys with the ideas of religion and personal freedom.

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Summary: The most-read, most-borrowed book in our library - stunning!
Review: Another world, another culture, and how 'we' subconsciously view the cute little natives and well-meaningly interfere with their 'barbaric' customs. Ms Tepper REALLY makes you reflect on how YOU live, how YOU think and how would YOU fare in a situation like this. Each book is mind-expanding in a different way - how does she do it? More please!!!

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Summary: Catch the Non-Violence Virus
Review: How would the world react if it were in danger of losing the will to dominate? Tepper has woven a tale about a universe filled with unfeeling dominators into which an alien lifeform is injected which makes antagonism impossible. Of course, as the lifeform begins to spread, the bosses don't like it. Well-written and suspenseful. This should have become a classic

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Summary: My favourite book - one I recommend to friends
Review: If you enjoy Sheri Tepper's work, you should love this book. It deals with religion in an educated, yet satirical manner. An excellent read, and quite uplifting. I lend it out so often I live in fear of losing track of my copy.

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Summary: One of Tepper's best!
Review: Intriguing characters set in a complex and varied world, a common problem, a set of unlikely allies who can arouse our empathy. I truly enjoyed reading this Tepper novel, not something I can say for much of her work. I really wanted to turn the pages and I was left wanting more at the end.

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Summary: One of Tepper's best!
Review: Intriguing characters set in a complex and varied world, a common problem, a set of unlikely allies who can arouse our empathy. I truly enjoyed reading this Tepper novel, not something I can say for much of her work. I really wanted to turn the pages and I was left wanting more at the end.

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Summary: I cannot believe this is out of print
Review: One of Ms. Tepper's best. If you can find a copy, snap it up and treasure it always.

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Summary: An excellent read for anyone with a brain.
Review: This book is always on loan, my wife & I love it and so does everyone who reads it. The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good. This book makes you laugh, cry and THINK.We recommend it!

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Summary: An excellent read for anyone with a brain.
Review: This book is always on loan, my wife & I love it and so does everyone who reads it. The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good. This book makes you laugh, cry and THINK. We recommend it!