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The description of a New World, Called the Blazing World

I've only read The Blazing World. A Sci-fi from 1666 and by a woman! Safe to say I was intruiged to read this when I found it. It was very cool to read a Sci-fi from 1666, didn't know the genre started so early, not sure if there is even earlier Sci fi stories out there. It had some really cool elements but didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted but I'm glad I had this experience

fluffernutter's review against another edition

Didn't finish.

ajcoops's review against another edition

3.0

for class. interesting philosophical/scientific questions and explanations for the time period, and fascinating depiction of woman friendships, but wow. colonialism 101. still, better than utopia.

kaliblackthorn's review against another edition

3.0

Cavendish is an interesting woman.

sai_like_sigh's review against another edition

4.5

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Very Christian and pro-monarchy. However, also lro learning, sharing knowledge, and using science for good. Very full of 17th century philosophy which can be tiresome. The spiritual and "platonic" sould sharing seemed very gay coded. Also the utopian dream ending seemed like a interdimensional polycule.

Content Warnings

gusabus's review against another edition

4.0

Such a fascinating book! It's really interesting to see how this inspired the science-fiction genre - Cavendish is so full of ideas. The writing is pretty incoherent, but the content makes up for it!