A review by readmeup
We Who Are About To... by Joanna Russ

challenging dark 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

5.0

Dark little book from the 70s that feels weirdly relevant again in the ways it deals with forced birth. Loved the sparse, poetic narration and the way it challenges "survival of the human spirit in outer space" tropes.