The Warriors of Taan

Through the medium of fantasy epic Louise Lawrence is exploring a great many fundamental problems of our society and times, such as the male/female role, the pros and cons of technological discovery, the politics of war and peace, and the true significance of personal power. It's strong, intricate stuff, not necessarily considered riveting by all but very thoughtful youngsters. The plot - young novitiate to the Sisterhood, sensing her destiny for greater things, comes into contact with Princeling, handicapped by severe conditioning, whose life must be turned around for his own good and that of his people, not to mention the future of the whole world - is a bit slow in unfolding and takes plenty of stickability. Maybe it's too ambitious in its scope to attract a wide audience.