The Furies
The Furies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world • Future
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Furies by Suzy McKee Charnas, former slave Alldera leads an army of women warriors to liberate their sisters from the male-dominated “Holdfast” in a post-apocalyptic future where men have enslaved women. Topics include gender slavery, violence, and brutal treatment. Alldera faces internal and external conflicts as she navigates leadership, revenge, and justice.
Dark
Gritty
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
192 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Suzy McKee Charnas' The Furies is a compelling conclusion to the Holdfast Chronicles. Readers praised its strong feminist themes and complex characters but noted that some plot developments felt rushed. The book's imaginative world-building and thought-provoking narrative garnered appreciation, although its pacing and dense prose sparked mixed reactions.
Who Should Read The Furies?
Readers who relish dystopian narratives, feminist themes, and strong character development will enjoy Suzy McKee Charnas' The Furies. Comparable to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, this novel appeals to those intrigued by speculative fiction that challenges societal norms.
192 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world • Future
1974
Adult
18+ years
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