A must read piece of real feminist literature

This is a story about gender inequality that everyone can appreciate. (slight spoiler warning)
At first it seems like a bit of revenge and empowerment for the women in the story, but towards the end there safe becomes clearer: that power corrupts, no matter which gender; that men are not to be directly blamed for gender inequality because if women were the ones holding power they would act the same way. I think that this book can make women appreciate how difficult it is for men to become more egalitarian, and can make men appreciate how important it is that they do so, as well as highlighting how much further we have to go.

The book was also very well written, and the characters really came alive. The narrator was really good, although a few of the characters were made to sound quite whiny for some reason. However that wasn't for very much of the book.

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This book made me proud to be a woman

This book is phenomenal from start to finish. The characters are what we want to be and what we fear we are. Naomi subverts gender not as a gimmicky plot device but as a truly genius way to dismantle the patriarchy. Also, the voice acting is amazing! Bravo to Adjoa who is obviously a genius as well. I love this book!

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Outstanding & Infuriating & Brilliant

Wow. If you love dystopia novels, gender-swapping narratives, and can handle some intense violence... go now and read this.

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Intriguing

The concept was so interesting! And the result of how power corrupts no matter which gender has it. (not a spoiler exactly) The discussion at the end from the 2 novelists was fascinating to me. I was completely caught up in the whole story. Several discussion points, gender roles, power, remaking yourself into something, the power of trauma in an individual and how it affects their lives as they grow and change. I also need to mention the narrator. One word, amazing! She really brought the characters to life. Definitely a recommendation to read/listen.

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the BEST book I've ingested in a loooong while.

I can't describe how much I loved this book. the writing is so engaging, and the book gets deeper and smarter as it goes. The narration, too, is exceptional. I highly recommend, and look forward to using it as part of my gender and social justice courses.

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Amazing!

Amazing amazing amazing! The story and the performance are incredible. Every woman should read this book, and for that matter, every man too!

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makes you think

This book turns gender rolls upside down and that makes it strange to listen to. But in that same vein, it shows how gender shapes our world now. Reader (voice actor) is awesome

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Disappointing

The premise was wonderful, and it started so well. This novel rips along like a thriller, but I found the novel ultimately disappointing.

very gritty

this was not the story I was expecting. it was much darker and grittier than I had initially thought it was going to be. I was also pretty disappointed that none of the characters are really ones I could get behind or support or care about. the writing style was also very difficult because it was so repetitive when the characters are speaking it was always then Roxy says this and Eve says that. this feels like a very rudimentary way of writing and because it was always written this way it became monotonous and boring. I think too because it's so dark and so gritty and leaves basically no hope it was a very difficult read during this period in history.

Powerful. No joke. Do not stop before the very end

Wow. This is so well written. My mind is turning over and over again.

The troubling topics covered are done so in a way that is engaging, reflective and prospective. The parallels are illuminating. I will be bringing this to my peers for what I expect will be a lively debate. The final chapter raises it to another level; do not stop before the end.