I should also mention that some readers may find Tepper's underlying message in the novel objectionable.ĭisclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of HarperCollins for review purposes. Note that at 720 pages it requires a commitment - I was good with most of it through the first half but began to grow a bit weary toward the end and wanted things to pick up, the writing to tighten up, and the action to advance forward.
I enjoyed the world building and the character development.Īdmittedly, Fish Tails did go on and on and on a bit too long for me. the far-off world of Lom, characters from Teppers nine-book True Game series of novels-Mavin M. Other reviewers have found way too much repetition in this novel. This may actually be to my benefit because much of the information and backstory presented in Fish Tails was new to me. I have enjoyed several other Tepper novels in the past, but am unfamiliar with the storylines continuing from A Plague of Angels and The Waters Rising. Her characters are well developed and stay true to their nature as the plot progresses and their knowledge advances. There are talking animals, creatures that were made by surviving, misguided humans after the Big Kill, and a host of ignorant, unworthy bad guys. Available for the first time in one volume, this is the long out-of-print trilogy that launched her remarkable career: Kings Blood Four, Necromancer Nine, and. Tepper does a good job in her world building and descriptions of various despicable and misogynistic groups they encounter. characters from Teppers nine-book True Game series of novels-Mavin. Most of this novel seems to be a road novel and consists of the main characters traveling and encountering problems as well as supportive people along the way. Teppers beloved characters-Abasio and Xulai (A. The problem is that Abasio and Xulai need to be careful and cautious when approaching others about the future water-world because there are sects that oppose any alteration of the body (and we are talking alterations as minor as pierced ears, let alone having children resemble merbabies.) Adding to their complications, they end up having two other children traveling with them. There is a way for others to have their future children resemble the twins, thus ensuring the continuation of their bloodlines. and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.
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They can breathe air and water - in otherwords they are the hope for the future of the human race after the aquatic apocalypse. : The True Game (9780441003310) by Tepper, Sheri S. People who viewed this item also viewed Necromancer Nine Mass Market Paperbound Sheri S. Abasio and Xulai's twins, a boy and girl, Bailai and Gailai, have gills, fins, and a tail for legs. The earth will be flooded soon and become a water planet.
Specifically this time the main focus is on Abasio and Xulai and their aquatic enabled children (think merbabies). Tepper is a highly recommended fantasy novel with a message - alongside notable world building and character development.įish Tails, the official third book in The Plague of Angels series, continues several storylines and brings back numerous characters found in many of Tepper's previous novels.