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I was originally advised to read this book simply because it was a science fiction piece that did not revolve around war, simple as it may sound. Well, I received much more than that: I was introduced to one of the best science-fiction novels I've yet read, and that's no small compliment. I'm a longtime science fiction reader, from Asimov to Zelazny, and I have to confess, I'd become painfully jaded to the genre. The conflicts were too familiar and the solutions always maddeningly one-sided and militaristic. This book defies those weary conventions completely and becomes a book with a purpose, and it manages to communicate its ideas without relying on war to characterize its conflicts. That alone scored points with me, but the book continued to be exceptional on a wide number of further counts.

For one, the main character had a history that one could relate to, even though the main character was not human (and indeed humans are not introduced until much later in the book). It was not superfluously angst-riddled or tedious. It took the time it required to establish the necessary features and moved on to the meat of the story with the proper pacing. Secondary characters also were formed with enough integrity that they were believable as actual members of the galaxy, not pawns of the main character designed to progress the plot. There was no cheap "Dark Lord" character; the conflict is far more nuanced than that. The characters are also lovable, distinguishable, and leave you with more than just the enriching experience of the book, but true enjoyment. I genuinely feel I have been gifted having read this particular piece.

The universe is well-crafted, the descriptions are creative without becoming verbose, and the plot progresses at the right clip. There are no apparent plot inconsistencies. The humans play a role which is fitting, not jingoistic on the part of the author. The progressions between scenes are logical. Different species had a wide array of beliefs and practices, and none were completely one-sided. I have absolutely no complaints about this book. It also avoided an enormous sci-fi pitfall in that it didn't have any ridiculous, unnecessary, badly-written sex scenes shoehorned in. The work retains its romantic virtues without delving into the silly. (Vulgar, I can stand, but silly? No.) This book has suspense, sweetness, understanding, and hope. I fully advise it for anyone.

By the way, anyone who labels this a "gay sci-fi" book is missing the point so completely that it astonishes me. This book does not use anyone's sexuality as a sales crutch or a cheap angst ticket; it is a sci-fi book that does not subscribe to heteronormative ideals, which absolutely makes sense considering how that galaxy is presented. The sex of the individuals any particular character beds is irrelevant. The dynamics between the characters are why the relationships work and are enjoyable to read.


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Merro Tree Del Rey Discovery Katie Waitman 8601422675184 Books Reviews

This work is simply marvelous. I intended to read it for one hour last night, but instead stayed up almost the whole night, making me a bit of wreck today, but it was quite worth it. Thank you Ms. Waitman!
Addressing a couple of comments others reviewers made. The only person I saw that disliked the book complains that its sci fi is not complete, that it is more fantasy than sci fi. Well, shucks, mate, if the story is incredible and the characters are deeper than deep, I don't really care if we aren't subjected to long treatises of speculative science. I like hard sci fi, but to castigate the book for *not* being hard sci fi is like castigating classical music because it isn't jazz. And anyway, I don't agree with the criticism, the sci fi is more anthropological, a la LeGuin, with completely believable worlds and races.
Someone else asks to *please* tell us what other books touched us like this one, other than Dune. Here is my little list, in no particular order Songmaster (Card), Ender's Game (Card), Kindred (Butler), Stranger in a Strange Land (Heinlein), The Dispossessed (LeGuin), Beggars in Spain (Kress), The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings (JRR Tolkien), Childhood's End (Arthur C. Clarke), The Mote in God's Eye (Larry Niven)
The Merro Tree is quite possibly my all time favorite book, which is saying something because I'm a ridiculous bibliophile who can't get enough of reading.

First of all, the characters are wonderful. She's created an intergalactic community with all sorts of alien life forms, all with their own individual cultures, habits and entertainments. Mikk, the hero of our tale, is a bumbling young man who loves the arts and wants to be an entertainer. Unfortunately the reason he's bumbling comes from a trauma in his past that he has to overcome as he trains under the auspices of one of the most talented men in the galaxies - Hudd Marroc, the most famous of the Performance Masters. A Performance Master has to be able to master all sorts of entertainments and skills from all over the galaxies. They are not jacks of all trades, they are the best of the best, the stunningly talented crème de la crème.

The story of Mikk's training is a glimpse into his past, interspersed with glimpses into his present where he is in jail. For what? Well that's what you find out as you read the book. Normally I hate books that go back and forth between past and present, but Katie Waitman does it so well that I didn't mind at all. I devoured this book the first time I read it and now I constantly re-read it, every time finding it just as wonderful, loving the way she shows how the arts and freedom of expression effect everyone, admiring her impeccable writing and tearing up over the wonderful relationship between Mikk and Thissiz.

If the zombie apocalypse happened and I had to pack a bag to go on the run, this book would be in it.

This is my #1 all time recommended book, although I never let anyone borrow my copy now that it's out of print. I refuse to risk not getting it back. I highly recommend getting your own - and don't let anyone take it away from you ever!
I was originally advised to read this book simply because it was a science fiction piece that did not revolve around war, simple as it may sound. Well, I received much more than that I was introduced to one of the best science-fiction novels I've yet read, and that's no small compliment. I'm a longtime science fiction reader, from Asimov to Zelazny, and I have to confess, I'd become painfully jaded to the genre. The conflicts were too familiar and the solutions always maddeningly one-sided and militaristic. This book defies those weary conventions completely and becomes a book with a purpose, and it manages to communicate its ideas without relying on war to characterize its conflicts. That alone scored points with me, but the book continued to be exceptional on a wide number of further counts.

For one, the main character had a history that one could relate to, even though the main character was not human (and indeed humans are not introduced until much later in the book). It was not superfluously angst-riddled or tedious. It took the time it required to establish the necessary features and moved on to the meat of the story with the proper pacing. Secondary characters also were formed with enough integrity that they were believable as actual members of the galaxy, not pawns of the main character designed to progress the plot. There was no cheap "Dark Lord" character; the conflict is far more nuanced than that. The characters are also lovable, distinguishable, and leave you with more than just the enriching experience of the book, but true enjoyment. I genuinely feel I have been gifted having read this particular piece.

The universe is well-crafted, the descriptions are creative without becoming verbose, and the plot progresses at the right clip. There are no apparent plot inconsistencies. The humans play a role which is fitting, not jingoistic on the part of the author. The progressions between scenes are logical. Different species had a wide array of beliefs and practices, and none were completely one-sided. I have absolutely no complaints about this book. It also avoided an enormous sci-fi pitfall in that it didn't have any ridiculous, unnecessary, badly-written sex scenes shoehorned in. The work retains its romantic virtues without delving into the silly. (Vulgar, I can stand, but silly? No.) This book has suspense, sweetness, understanding, and hope. I fully advise it for anyone.

By the way, anyone who labels this a "gay sci-fi" book is missing the point so completely that it astonishes me. This book does not use anyone's sexuality as a sales crutch or a cheap angst ticket; it is a sci-fi book that does not subscribe to heteronormative ideals, which absolutely makes sense considering how that galaxy is presented. The sex of the individuals any particular character beds is irrelevant. The dynamics between the characters are why the relationships work and are enjoyable to read.