This Alien Shore
by C.S. Friedman
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Author: C.S. FriedmanEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-07-01
ISBN: 0886777992
Number of pages: 576
Publisher: DAW
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Book Review: "God save us from an earth in which all men are the same!"
Summary: 5 Stars
"Where you see only illness, a curse to be corrected, we see the untapped potential of humanity... God save us from an earth in which all men are the same!"
The first work of fiction we have seen that succeeds in portraying multiplicity and other neurological idiosyncracies as vital, positive qualities. Friedman tells of societies of mutants, descendants of abandoned Earth colonies, who have developed wonderful unique mental and physical characteristics, revel in their outrageous differences, and build viable societies around them. We were particularly impressed with her description of Iru, who are clearly meant to be autistic.
The young heroine must come to terms with the fact that she's been the victim of a cruel commercial experiment designed to give her multiple personalities. Far from crippling her, her selves are important to her survival. Although Friedman borrows somewhat from the stereotypes often seen in therapist-written books about multiplicity, Jamisia's little community is fairly realistic. Thankfully there is no stupid integration happy solution at the end.
A biotech Internet and its attendant hackers and viruses are here, in a subplot of mystery and intrigue. Echoes of James H. Schmitz, Frank Herbert and good ol'Cordwainer Smith (whom she has the courtesy to credit!). Highly recommended.
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