A review by git_r_read
The Fresco by Sheri S. Tepper

4.0

This meandered quite a bit but I liked it. It's told via several viewpoints and voices and I had to keep them straight to completely enjoy the story. I do like the main character, Benita. She had a tough life but she dragged herself up by the bootstraps and taught herself well. She has street smarts and learns on her feet, completely observant when it comes to the aliens who have arrived on her doorstep bent on helping Earth, but not as much when it comes to her family choices.
There are plenty of agendas, both with the humans and the aliens. Some good, most not so much. Plenty of wheelin' and dealin', religious overtones, right wing against left. Want to smack some folks, hug others.
A good story and I have plenty more Sheri S. Tepper on Mt Git'r'Read.
I can recommend this author and book.