Kelley
wants
to read:
I'm looking for books in which female Other (non-human) characters play important and sympathetic roles. That's pretty broad, so I'll narrow it down a bit: I'd like to start with science-fiction books that focus on female aliens. Some books of this kI'm looking for books in which female Other (non-human) characters play important and sympathetic roles. That's pretty broad, so I'll narrow it down a bit: I'd like to start with science-fiction books that focus on female aliens. Some books of this kind that I've read and liked include Cherryh's "The Pride of Chanur" and Czerneda's "A Thousand Words for Stranger" and "Beholder's Eye." Two provisos: 1) While the female alien doesn't necessarily have to be the protagonist, she must play a central role rather than a minor one. 2) I'm looking for female alien heroines, not villainesses. Evil-alien-matriarchy stories do not interest me. ...more
he
said:
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Part one in a trilogy. Not only is the heroine an alien, EVERYONE is an alien, humans aren't even mentioned. The ending (of the series) feels a little weak, but I still recommend the entire series if you're looking for female alien protagonists.Part one in a trilogy. Not only is the heroine an alien, EVERYONE is an alien, humans aren't even mentioned. The ending (of the series) feels a little weak, but I still recommend the entire series if you're looking for female alien protagonists....more
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