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The Stepford Wives

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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin is a chilling tale set in the suburban town of Stepford, where a recent arrival, Joanna Eberhart, begins noticing unsettling changes in the local wives. As they seem eerily perfect and submissive, Joanna becomes suspicious, uncovering a sinister secret hidden beneath the town's idyllic faΓ§ade. This satirical horror story deftly explores themes of conformity and gender roles with a supernatural twist.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to eerie tales that explore themes of conformity and societal expectations within a suburban setting. It provides a chilling and thought-provoking look at gender roles and the sinister forces behind a seemingly perfect community.

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A special 30th anniversary edition of Levin's classic tale that coined a modern phrase. Repackaged with a new Introduction by horror novelist Peter Straub, "The Stepford Wives" is a masterpiece of psychological suspense.

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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin is lauded for its sharp, satirical take on the notions of gender roles and suburban life in the 1970s. Critics often praise its suspenseful writing and dark humour, highlighting how it cleverly critiques the societal expectations placed on women. The novel's eerie and unsettling atmosphere contributes to its classification as a horror classic, maintaining reader intrigue through a compelling narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060080846

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Novelist and playwright Ira Levin (1929-2007) was a native New Yorker whose books include A Kiss Before Dying, Rosemary's Baby, This Perfect Day, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, Sliver, and Son of Rosemary. His plays include No Time for Sergeants, Critic's Choice, and the longest-running thriller in Broadway history, Deathtrap. An alumnus of New York University, Levin also wrote the lyrics of the Barbra Streisand classic "He Touched Me," and was the recipient of three Edgar Allan Poe Awards from the Mystery Writers of America (including 2003's 'Grand Master'), as well as the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Award for lifetime achievement.

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