AmberJFrost t1_iu3hjw8 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:54 AM

Tbh, I quit reading Card's work because every female character has the same arc. She's strong and powerful and then realizes what she really needs is to find a man to submit to and make babies. It's the same arc the (very few) gay characters in his book have - they realize they Are Wrong and Make Babies.

If you want to read other great sci fi, check out Sheryl Tepper (Grass or Raising the Stones), Le Guin (Left Hand of Darkness), Asimov's short stories, Weber's Honor Harrington (stop at around 8, he loses the thread), Campbell, and Scalzi.

erikthepink t1_iuer0q3 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Sherri Tepper! I enjoyed all of her books but Grass and Raising the Stones are favorites.

AmberJFrost t1_iues914 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:52 PM

I'm actually not a huge fan of Grass, but it seemed like a good fit here. I much prefer Raising the Stones and Left Hand of Darkness - they're probably my two faves.

donjohndijon OP t1_iu435s6 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:22 PM

Oh wow. Not in Pathfinder. Or gate theif

Thanks for the recommendations