EGLY@HP-HULK (01/23/86)
From: Diana <Egly%HP-HULK@HPLABS> Another post-WW3 book that hasn't been mentioned is _Still Forms on Firefox_ by Joan Slonczewski. The book is about a group of Friends (Quakers) who escape WW3 and colonize a planet which is re-discovered many years later by United Nations International (UNI) the government which has developed in their absence. UNI has managed to absorb every population with which they have come into contact. Since the Friends wish to retain their unique identity, UNI and the inhabitants of Firefox come into conflict. The theme of this book deals with apparent conflict between science and faith, with neither depicted as evil or wrong. Also, I'm interested in other science fiction books in which Quakerism plays a role. A description of the book (including spoilers) would help; information about the role(s) that the Friend(s) takes would be most helpful before I hunt down the books. In case you wonder what this is all about, I am looking for books to add to a Meeting library that would be of interest to young Friends and science fiction is a popular category. Since Friendly science fiction is as unusual a catagory as you are likely to see on SF-Lovers, I'd recommend that you send replies directly to me at Egly@hplabs.arpa Thanks, Diana -------