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What begins as the quintessential fantasy adventure complete with wicked witches, beautiful orphans, and a mighty hero quickly reveals itself to be a dystopian sci-fi. Sheri S. Tepper is not a subtle writer. Irreverently utilizing clich and the all too familiar remains of our culture, this book is 100% a social commentary masquerading as a really entertaining fantasy adventure. Whether or not you agree with her, Tepper's unique plotlines and clever, dynamic prose never fail to keep me at the edge of my seat.
HPB Staff Review