Red Clocks
Red Clocks
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Oregon • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Red Clocks by Leni Zumas explores the lives of four women in a dystopian future where abortion and in vitro fertilization are illegal. The narrative follows their struggles for agency and personal freedom in a society with strict reproductive laws. Through intertwined stories, the novel examines themes of identity, motherhood, and resistance.
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Red Clocks by Leni Zumas offers a dystopian narrative praised for its compelling characters and vivid prose. Critics applaud its timely exploration of women's rights, yet some find its multiple perspectives occasionally disjointed. Overall, the novel's powerful themes resonate, though its structure may challenge readers.
Who Should Read Red Clocks?
Red Clocks by Leni Zumas will captivate readers who relish dystopian fiction with a feminist lens, akin to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. It's ideal for those intrigued by narratives exploring gender, autonomy, and societal norms. Fans of The Power by Naomi Alderman and The Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich will find it compelling.
26,423 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Oregon • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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