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Barbaric customs and bizarre human cults are prserved on the planet Elsewhere. The rest of the universe has been taken over by the Hobbs Land Gods, which means that everyone alive, with the exception of the people on Elsewhere, lives in perfect harmony with nature and with each other. But Elsewhere is ruled by computer-encrypted professors who have been dead for a thousand years. The professors were dedicated to maintaining human diversity. Their ancient analogs are dedicated to something far more sinister. The time has come to consider whether enslavement by the Hobbs Land Gods is not preferable to the depravity being cultivated on Elsewhere. The time has come to ask the Big what is the Destiny of Man? And answer it . . .
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"Tepper's imaginative vision holds forth and delivers one of her most challenging works to date."--Library Journal.
On the planet of Elsewhere, the Council had always enforced the governing of each province in the manner the people had chosen, so long as each respected its neighbors' local customs--and so long as the people remained within their homelands. Generations later, inhabitants have begun to question this tradition. The Council has received mysterious messages and reports of strange manifestations across the planet. Now, Enforcer Fringe Owldark has been sent with a small crew of seven, each possessing an unusual talent, to investigate their worst fear--the arrival of the Hobbs Land gods. Free will and the reality of God are just too of the timeless issues this courageous band of humans must confront as they strive to decide if complete tolerance and leaving others alone is evil. . .and what they should do if it is. Vividly imagined and exquisitely rendered, Sideshow is Sheri S. Tepper's most controversial novel yet.
"An impressive performance-it combines adventure and satire, draws engaging characters, creates a world of wonders, and grapples with important questions about freedom, responsibility, identify, and destiny."--Locus
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"An impressive performance-it combines adventure and satire, draws engaging characters, creates a world of wonders, and grapples with important questions about freedom, responsibility, identify, and destiny."--Locus
"Tepper's imaginative vision holds forth and delivers one of her most challenging works to date."--Library Journal.
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ISBN 13: 9780006480044
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Humanity fled to Elsewhere, at the far end of an attenuated galaxy arm, to escape enslavement by the Hobbs Land gods. The gods - actually a benign biological symbiote - prohibited the asking of the Great Question: what is the ultimate destiny of man? Seller Inventory # 00106284685
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Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780006480044
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Paperback. Condition: As New. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Behold the literary curiosity known as "Sideshow," a tantalising creation by the inimitable Sheri S Tepper, who manages to spin a narrative more complex than the inner workings of a Victorian automaton. Published in 1994 by Harper Collins, this paperback is your ticket to a world where the bizarre is the norm, and the mundane is but a faded memory in the corner of a carnival tent. In this dazzling spectacle of prose, Tepper invites readers to ponder the depths of human nature?or, quite possibly, the lack thereof. It?s an exploration that promises to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about reality, morality, and the strange creatures that inhabit our world. If you?ve ever felt like an outsider peering into an extravagant circus, this book is your front-row seat?complete with popcorn and the faint smell of cotton candy mingling with existential dread. But what?s a sideshow without its cast of peculiar characters? Tepper serves up a veritable buffet of oddities: from the enigmatic Ringmaster with secrets more twisted than a circus contortionist to the fortune-telling elephant whose wisdom is as elusive as the last piece of fudge you swore you?d never eat. You?ll find yourself enthralled by their antics, wondering if perhaps they are reflections of the quirks that reside within us all. Or maybe they?re just here to confuse and bemuse, which is, of course, a perfectly valid literary goal. As you flip through the pages, you may catch yourself chuckling at the absurdity of it all, or maybe feeling slightly bewildered?much like the audience of a three-legged tightrope walker that no one asked to see. Tepper?s narrative style dances with whimsy and irony, each sentence a trick that leaves you both entertained and slightly disoriented, as if you?ve just exited a funhouse mirror maze. Now, let?s not forget the societal commentary artfully embedded within the storyline. Tepper deftly critiques modern life while donning the clown wig of absurdity. As you navigate through the colourful chaos, you might find yourself nodding thoughtfully at her keen observations, perhaps while simultaneously questioning your own role in this grand carnival of existence. It?s a delightful paradox that keeps the reader on their toes, much like a juggler balancing chainsaws and rubber chickens. Condition: As New. Yes, this copy is practically untouched, as if it?s been preserved in a glass case alongside other curiosities and marvels of the written word. The spine remains pleasantly uncracked, and the pages are still crisp, waiting for an eager reader to dive into this tapestry of the unusual. There are no signs of previous ownership, save for the errant dust motes that whisper tales of forgotten tomes. You?ll feel decidedly special as you hold this treasure in your hands, knowing it?s been spared the ravages of time?at least for now. So, whether you?re a seasoned adventurer in the world of the strange or a curious newcomer armed with nothing but a penchant for the weird, ?Sideshow? promises to deliver a unique experience. With its blend of irony, speculative whimsy, and social critique, this book is sure to become a talking point at your next dinner party?assuming, of course, your guests can handle the rollercoaster of ideas that Tepper presents. Pick up your copy today from Crappy Old Books, where oddities abound and every page turned is a step deeper into the delightful absurdity of literature. If you?re lucky, you might just find the magic that lies within these pages waiting to be unearthed. Seller Inventory # 7066
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Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780006480044
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