Search - The Family Tree

I loved this book and yet I hated it at the same time. I was going through and all was good when *wham* a huge plot twist happened that I did not at all expect. I actually threw the book across the room!! But I got up, picked the book up, and continued reading - to find that it was still a very excellent book.

Like all Sherri Tepper Novels, yes it does get preachy at times. But this book stays away from her feminist male bashing and doesn't preach too often. The story telling is strong and the format is unique and enjoyable.

An exciting and thought-provoking piece of "speculation fiction" about the relationship between humans and nature. I loved this book!

Sherri S. Tepper is a unique and entertaining writer. Her books are edgy, rife with enviromental and social warnings, yet hte story still shines through and over powers the somewhat overdone messages. Her characters are interesting, and this story in particular has a great twist. A must read!

The premise of this book is a little weird and a lot of fun. The suddenly sentient trees taking over the land and pushing people around was scary and fascinating. Isn't it something we would all like to see? Something greater than ourselves who has the wisdom to force us to behave and be decent to our fellows and treat the Earth with respect? Plus the people of the future are a hoot. Tepper gives little clues about these people as you read the book, still, it was so cool when their true natures are revealed. This is a really good and charming story, and even though it is a pretty long book, almost 500 pages, it is never boring and always interesting. I very much enjoyed it.

i REALLY liked this book!
as all the books that i have read by her, it meanders here and there, but is quite enjoyable.
partway thru the book is a major surprising revelation (no spoiler here)
that absolutely surprised me!
and kept me thinking, for months and months to come even after i finished the book.
i like books that make me think!