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Originally Posted by McMurphy 2.) Has anyone read Restoree? She wrote it as a protest against how women were typically portrayed in the '50s and '60s science fiction and fantasy genre. It sounds really potent with potential, but I never hear anything but her Pern series discussed. Is there a reason why?
3.) What do you consider her best piece of work?
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Yes, I've read Restoree, it's excellent, as is much of her work. My personal favourite of hers is probably 'The Crystal Singer', but I'm not quite sure why. I've read it over and over and get a lot of pleasure from it each time. Perhaps it is the never give up, positive attitude of the lead character that inspires me, I'm not sure.
There are certainly a lot of titles to choose from amongst McCaffrey's work. Dragonsong and Dragonsinger are another two of her titles that I've read over several times. In these, the lead character is a shy, retiring young girl, about 15 years age, who is very gifted in music. The society in which she lives, however, is very chauvinistic when it comes to who can be Harpers - professional musicians who also act as teachers of the young. This role is seen traditionally as a man's role, and the story tells of how she overcomes the prejudices of her society to succeed against the odds. I like success stories like this. They bring hope and a feel good factor into my life that make me want to keep pressing on towards my own goals.
