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Sultana's Dream by Roquia Sakhawat Hussain

lilmousewarrior's review against another edition

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4.0

I read this for my Feminist Fictions class. This was not the exact edition as my teacher provided a personal PDF translation.

Our class discussion focused on the idea of women being able to freely explore science, outside hobbies, and being involved in work that was previously banned.

balamuvesh's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

Sultana's dream is a very short essay work by Rokeya Sakhawat. The essay details a dream Sakhawat had of a utopian land called "Ladyland" where women have taken over the traditional role of men and men have been relegated to a purdah. The achievements and progress of such a society become the basis for the rest of the essay.

storytimed's review against another edition

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4.0

Classic, classic sci-fi. A little gender essentialist, but since it was written in 1905, I'll give it a pass. The gentle satire of gender roles and solarpunk utopianism were both really cool!

patpotato's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

aspeights's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Another interesting take on utopia, though it seems more like dystopia with a pretty filter on. 

kawthar114's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

dlsmall's review against another edition

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Remarkable short story..especially for the time!

cat80324's review

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reflective medium-paced

3.0

asifromancewasborn's review against another edition

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3.0

• Read for Utopian Imagination.