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A review by datadog1
He, She and It by Marge Piercy
5.0
Loved this book right from page one. Definitely a slow read, but packed full of things. Corporate power, ecological disaster, nature of humanity, feminism. Lots of philosophy and political material.
There are two parallel story lines, one in Prague, the 1600, and one in a near-future dystopia. As you switch back and forth between the stories, they reflect upon each other. Especially lending itself to contrast is the role of women in both times, the relative value of human life, methods of government. A constant is both storylines take place within a Jewish community providing some continuity.
Really well written well thought out book. Not as easy or quick a read as some SF dystopia, but tons of food for thought.
There are two parallel story lines, one in Prague, the 1600, and one in a near-future dystopia. As you switch back and forth between the stories, they reflect upon each other. Especially lending itself to contrast is the role of women in both times, the relative value of human life, methods of government. A constant is both storylines take place within a Jewish community providing some continuity.
Really well written well thought out book. Not as easy or quick a read as some SF dystopia, but tons of food for thought.