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The Gate to Women's Country

By Sheri S. Tepper
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper explores a post-apocalyptic world where society is divided into matriarchal and patriarchal enclaves. Women live in walled cities focusing on arts and governance, while men train for warfare outside. The narrative follows Stavia, a young woman who begins to question the rigid societal norms and discovers secrets that challenge the established order.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking tales exploring gender roles and societal structures. It's a compelling blend of dystopian fiction and feminist ideals, offering intriguing commentary on power, loyalty, and human nature within a vividly crafted future world.

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The Gate to Women's Country

One of the great works of feminist SF, from the acclaimed author of Beauty and Grass.

One of the great works of feminist SF, from the acclaimed author of Beauty and Grass.

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The Gate to Women's Country tells of a society that exists three hundred years after our own has nearly destroyed itself. Now, male warriors are separated from women at an early age and live in garrisons, plotting futilely for the battles which must never be fought again. Inside the women's towns, education, arts, and science flourish.

But for some like Stavia, there is more to see. Her sojourn with the man she is forbidden to love brings into sharp focus the contradictions that define their lives.

And when tragedy strikes, Stavia is faced with a decision she never thought she would make—a decision that could forever change their world...

The Gate to Women's Country is a novel that rivals Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale in scope, impact, and the sheer power of its storytelling.

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The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper is praised for its thought-provoking exploration of gender roles and societal structures, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Reviewers commend Tepper's ability to weave a compelling narrative that challenges conventional norms while providing a gripping storytelling experience. Some appreciate the depth of character development and the intricate plot, though a few critiques mention its occasional heavy-handedness in conveying its themes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575131040

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 132.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 336

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Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks Sheri S. Tepper

About the Author

Sheri S. Tepper is the author of several resoundingly acclaimed novels, including The Margarets and Gibbon's Decline and Fall both shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, A PLAGUE OF ANGELS, SIDESHOW and BEAUTY, which was voted Best Fantasy Novel of the Year by readers of Locus. She is one of the few writers to have titles in both the SF and Fantasy Masterworks lists.

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