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270 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580051255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Publication date: 14 December 2004
Description
Reminiscent of Orwell and Huxley's dystopian novels, this classic of women's literature is an intelligent and well-written contribution to the sex-role debate. Welcome to the land of Egalia, where gender roles are topsy-turvy as "wim" wield the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
funny 45%
inspiring 35%
informative 32%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
sad 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual content270 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580051255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Publication date: 14 December 2004
Description
Reminiscent of Orwell and Huxley's dystopian novels, this classic of women's literature is an intelligent and well-written contribution to the sex-role debate. Welcome to the land of Egalia, where gender roles are topsy-turvy as "wim" wield the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
funny 45%
inspiring 35%
informative 32%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
sad 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual content