Grass

Paperback, 476 pages

English language

Published March 1, 1993 by Spectra.

ISBN:
9780553762464
OCLC Number:
53041063

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5 stars (1 review)

Generations ago, humans fled to the cosmic anomaly known as Grass. But before humanity arrived, another species had already claimed Grass for its own. It too had developed a culture......

Now a deadly plague is spreading across the stars, leaving no planet untouched, save for Grass. But the secret of the planet's immunity hides a truth so shattering it could mean the end of life itself.

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reviewed Grass by Sheri S. Tepper

Unique science fiction story with many facets

5 stars

When I read the cover, I expected a mix of normal science fiction and horror. Grass, however, is much more than that. It offers fairly detailed descriptions about the world and features many characters with different motives. Religion, politics, personal motives collide and strange metaphysical events happen. The world on Grass feels much more like an episode from the High Middle Ages, although advanced science is discussed in between. The whole is underpinned by complex family drama. Add to that the danger that is omnipresent on the planet. An exciting read that I didn't expect, even if it was a bit lengthy and complex at times.

Subjects

  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fiction
  • Fiction - Science Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Fiction / Science Fiction / General