Ammonite
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
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Science FictionGrenchstom's Planet • Distant Future
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LGBTQ+2002
Adult
18+ years
Ammonite by Nicola Griffith is a science fiction novel exploring the journey of an anthropologist named Marghe Taishan. She travels to a distant planet where a virus alters human biology, leading to the emergence of a society comprised solely of women. As Marghe observes their culture and adapts to new realities, she confronts challenges that reshape her understanding of identity and belonging.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Challenging
Adventurous
Inspirational
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Nicola Griffith's Ammonite is celebrated for its rich world-building and strong, feminist themes. Readers praise its nuanced exploration of gender and identity. However, some critique the slow pacing and dense narrative. Despite this, the novel's thought-provoking concepts and well-crafted setting make it a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts.
Fans of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin and Dune by Frank Herbert will enjoy Ammonite by Nicola Griffith for its exploration of gender, identity, and survival on a female-only planet. Ideal for those who appreciate intricate world-building and thought-provoking science fiction.
7,244 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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416
Novel • Fiction
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Science FictionGrenchstom's Planet • Distant Future
•
LGBTQ+2002
Adult
18+ years
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