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Manhunt

Gretchen Felker-Martin
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Manhunt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Gretchen Felker-Martin

Manhunt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Post-apocalyptic

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin tells the gripping story of two trans women, Beth and Fran, during a post-apocalyptic world. As they navigate dangers and uncertainties, they confront both human and non-human threats while striving to survive. The narrative explores themes of identity, survival, and resilience in a harsh, transformed society.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

14,005 ratings

58%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin is a polarizing read, with acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of gender issues and dystopian themes. Praised for its daring and originality, some readers find its visceral content and graphic violence off-putting. While it captivates with strong, complex characters, others feel it occasionally sacrifices plot coherence for shock value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Manhunt?

Readers of Gretchen Felker-Martin's Manhunt would enjoy a visceral, inclusive take on dystopian fiction, particularly those who appreciated the impactful narratives in The Road by Cormac McCarthy or The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Fans of diverse characters and exploring gender dynamics in crisis scenarios would find this novel compelling.

3.8

14,005 ratings

58%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Post-apocalyptic

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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