Who Would Like This Book:
If you love thought-provoking feminist fiction and enjoy a strong ensemble of female characters, "Gibbon's Decline and Fall" is right up your alley. Tepper's blend of sharp social commentary - with a dash of speculative fantasy - tackles issues of gender, power, and friendship with gusto. Fans of "The Handmaid's Tale" or "The Power" will find familiar themes, but Tepper brings her own bold voice. The camaraderie of lifelong friends and the book’s vivid, multi-faceted ideas shine throughout.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Not everyone will be on board with Tepper’s uncompromising and often very direct brand of feminism - it pulls no punches and takes center stage throughout the story. Some readers found the characters too black-and-white or the story arcs overly melodramatic. If you prefer nuance, subtlety, or a less polemical approach, you may find this a bit heavy-handed. And if you’re looking for classic sci-fi or high fantasy, be prepared for a different flavor here.
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'Gibbon's Decline and Fall' by Sheri S. Tepper revolves around a group of six diverse women who form a close bond during their college years and reunite later in life to combat the forces of misogyny and save the world from evil. The story combines elements of fantasy and science fiction, focusing on themes of women's rights, environmental issues, and feminist ideals. The novel is praised for its strong female characters, naturalistic dialogues, and a plot that delves into second-wave feminism while incorporating magical elements.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes themes of sexism, misogyny, and violence against women, which may be triggering to some readers.
From The Publisher:
A wave of fundamentalism is sweeping across the globe as the millennium approaches, and a power-hungry presidential candidate sees his ticket to success in making an example out of a teenage girl who abandoned her infant in a Dumpster. Taking the girl's case is Carolyn Crespin, a former attorney, who left her job for a quiet family life. Now she must call upon five friends from college, who took a vow to always stand together. But their success might depend on the assistance of Sophy, the enigmatic sixth friend, whom they all believed dead.
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About the Author:
Sheri S. Tepper (1929-2016) is the award-winning author of A Plague of Angels, Sideshow, Beauty, Raising the Stones, Grass, The Gate to Women's Country, After Long Silence, and Shadow's End. Grass was a New York Times Notable Book and Hugo Award nominee, and Beauty was voted Best Fantasy…
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