Finally #reading Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy. Consistently startled that it was published in 1976. Feels extremely relevant. So many things things touted as new ideas in contemporary #SFF--queer communities, #LandBack ideals, and centering marginalized perspectives--are all here and have existed woven into story form for nearly 50 years.
@Talia@bookstodon I was stuck at the 30-page mark for so long because the beginning is BRUTAL. Relentless. I was like, “Please! You promised me a feminist utopia!” So happy I kept with it. A rewarding read.
@raemariz@bookstodon I think those contrasts are what makes it so powerful. Like the contrast between the two possible futures, it makes the utopia feel so much more precious and fragile
I totally agree with your comments about relevance today, it feels so fresh and prescient
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