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asuscait's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
katrrose's review against another edition
2.0
Assigned for an English course, not sure what I just read but wish I hadn’t.
estheria's review against another edition
5.0
One of those books that will divide readers because it verges on absurd. Personally I found the author's muddling of society's views on animals and women both deft and giggle-inducing. My main criticism would be her near total omission of diverse genders, but it's a book of its time. This is that rare feminist classic sci-fi book that doesn't seem to want to exterminate men, which I appreciate.
nobodyatall's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting premise but I quickly got bored. A bit heavy handed.
anissagk's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy this one. Knew that it's supposed to be pro-feminism, but does it have to be male-bashing at the same time. And just to be contrary, let's have everyone live "happily ever after" at the end. So women NEED men at the end? I just didn't get the metaphor of women changing forms, and how men were supposed to be interpreted.
dmahaffey's review
3.0
Funny and pointed satire of gender roles, but a bit simpler than I'd hoped it would be.
amcorbin's review
4.0
In which women turn into female animals, and female pets turn into women (revealing a few previously-thought-to-be-male pets as female, such as Philip). Please do not expect a straightforward plot arc, but please do expect to love Pooch. I would enjoy a long discussion with some of my favorite Toasties about this one.
I do have to say that this felt very much of a certain time and style of SF. Not only because of the particular stage of society that it was skewering, slightly different than now but still very recognizable, but also because of the structure and prose. It isn't bad; I quite liked it, but it may put some off.
I do have to say that this felt very much of a certain time and style of SF. Not only because of the particular stage of society that it was skewering, slightly different than now but still very recognizable, but also because of the structure and prose. It isn't bad; I quite liked it, but it may put some off.
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