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The Quickening: a brilliant, subversive and unexpected dystopia for fans of Vox and The Handmaid's Tale
Talulah Riley
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Feminism & feminist theory, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: women
Welcome to a perfect world where women are in power and men are second-class citizens.
Sunday Times
'For fans of The Handmaid's Tale, this is a must'
Independent'
'Does the world seem right, to you?'
Years ago, Dana Mayer had a vision of a better world: one where women are in charge. Now her manifesto, The Quickening, has established the rules for a new order, designed to elevate and protect women. A genteel and peaceful society that prioritises nature, good manners and aesthetics. Of course, in order for women to maintain control, the freedoms of men have been necessarily limited.
Arthur Alden loves Dana Mayer but hates the world she has created. But can he find a way to resist, without losing everything? And with Dana intent on making men pay reparations for their past crimes, can Arthur be allowed to live without punishment?
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'I LOVED this story . . . A necessary read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I have no hesitation in recommending . . .A thought provoking and, at times, disturbing read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An absolutely phenomenal read . . . I found myself racing through the pages to see what would happen next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Talulah Riley is an absolute force of nature. As is her lead character. Read and revel
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Riley is obviously super smart and has an old-fashioned, modernist sort of style that makes you think. I loved it. - Daily Mail
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A fluid and engaging love story with a truly unique heroine - Heat
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