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The Quickening: a brilliant, subversive and unexpected dystopia for fans of Vox and The Handmaid's Tale

The Quickening: a brilliant, subversive and unexpected dystopia for fans of Vox and The Handmaid's Tale

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The Quickening is a manifesto by Dana Mayer that establishes rules for a new order to elevate and protect women, limiting the freedoms of men. Arthur Alden loves Dana but hates the world she has created, and must find a way to resist without losing everything.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton


For fans of "The Handmaid's Tale," this is a must-read!

The Independent has praised it as a "thought-provoking and, at times, disturbing read." It is a phenomenal book that will keep you racing through the pages to see what happens next.

The Quickening, a manifesto by Dana Mayer, has established the rules for a new order designed to elevate and protect women. This society prioritizes nature, good manners, and aesthetics, and women have limited freedoms to maintain control.

Arthur Alden loves Dana Mayer but hates the world she has created. He is determined to resist without losing everything, but with Dana intent on making men pay reparations for their past crimes, can Arthur be allowed to live without punishment?

This story is a necessary read for anyone who wants to explore the complexities of power, gender, and society. It is a thought-provoking and disturbing read that will leave you thinking long after you have finished the book. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written and thought-provoking story.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473637924

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