A review by amykate
Red Clocks by Leni Zumas

2.0

I didn't hate this book, but certainly didn't have much love for it. The plot was enticing, set in a future where abortion, IVF, and single-parent adoption are rendered illegal by a "Personhood Amendment". The most frightening aspect of this dystopian world is that it felt all too possible. Zumas definitely understands the current climate and the need for cautionary tales like this, however, it did not hold up to the gold standard of "The Handmaid's Tale" nor newcomers like "Vox".

I expected more from the 5 female perspectives and was left with chunky, overly scholarly, lengthy descriptions. I felt removed from the real hardships of these women's lives. The story could've been so much more.