Raising The Stones

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Raising The Stones by Sheri S. Tepper is a thought-provoking science fiction tale centred on a transformation of a small colony on the planet Hobbs Land. As the colonists encounter an ancient power embodied in mysterious stones, they face a profound shift in their established ways of life. The narrative explores themes of community, belief, and change in a richly constructed universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thought-provoking science fiction that explores themes of religion, society, and ecology. This novel takes you on a journey to a distant planet where a small community grapples with mysterious and transformative forces. Its rich world-building and intricate storytelling make it an engaging read for fans of speculative fiction.

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Raising The Stones

A moving, compulsive science fiction novel from one of the best writers in the field

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A moving, compulsive science fiction novel from one of the best writers in the field

When the human settlers arrived on Hobbs Land, the native intelligent species, the Owlbrit, were already almost extinct. Before the last one died, a few years later, the humans had learned a little of their language, their ideas and their religion. It seemed the natural thing for the settlers to maintain the last Owlbrit temple, with the strange statue that was its God. When that God died - disintegrating overnight - it seemed equally natural to start preparing its replacement.

Maire Manone came to Hobbs Land to escape the harsh patriarchal religion of Voorstod, but Voorstod hasn't forgotten her - or forgiven her. But the men who arrive on Hobbs Land to find and return Maire to her homeland haven't taken Hobbs Land's God into account ...

Raising The Stones is a captivating journey blending themes of belief, survival, and cultural intersection, sure to engage science fiction enthusiasts.

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Raising The Stones by Sheri S. Tepper is praised for its exceptional storytelling and profound insights, with Stephen R. Donaldson recognising it as a work that enhances the real world. Ursula K. Le Guin appreciates Tepper's willingness to take intellectual risks, a core aspect of impactful science fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473222656

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 167.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Sheri S. Tepper (1929 - 2016)

Sheri S. Tepper was the author of several resoundingly acclaimed novels, including THE MARGARETS and GIBBON'S DECLINE AND FALL both shortlisted for the ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD, A PLAGUE OF ANGELS, SIDESHOW and BEAUTY, which was voted BEST FANTASY NOVEL OF THE YEAR by readers of LOCUS. She is one of the few writers to have titles in both the SF and Fantasy Masterworks lists. She died in 2016.

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