Ack - still can't think who might like to try Saffy! Doesn't seem like Philip's cuppa so much, though I might check. Maybe I'll ask Myntti - and Katayoun? Might have asked her already - I'm feeling so senile... Anyone you can think of? We have (well, B. has) the hard-cover, and I lent pb to Charlie for whenever he gets the time, so feel free to push it on anyone else.

I think you're right about Shape-Changer being McKillipish, now that you mentioned it - McKillip in her more somber mood - and the forest - both as setting and more - almost as character - McK. does that sometimes, doesn't she? Interesting comparison! At least I've done the JE now, though I messed up your status-setting. Sigh... And thanks again.