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Ammonite

Nicola Griffith
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Ammonite

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Nicola Griffith

Ammonite

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grenchstom's Planet • Distant Future

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ammonite by Nicola Griffith is a science fiction novel exploring the journey of an anthropologist named Marghe Taishan. She travels to a distant planet where a virus alters human biology, leading to the emergence of a society comprised solely of women. As Marghe observes their culture and adapts to new realities, she confronts challenges that reshape her understanding of identity and belonging.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Adventurous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

7,244 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nicola Griffith's Ammonite is celebrated for its rich world-building and strong, feminist themes. Readers praise its nuanced exploration of gender and identity. However, some critique the slow pacing and dense narrative. Despite this, the novel's thought-provoking concepts and well-crafted setting make it a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ammonite?

Fans of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin and Dune by Frank Herbert will enjoy Ammonite by Nicola Griffith for its exploration of gender, identity, and survival on a female-only planet. Ideal for those who appreciate intricate world-building and thought-provoking science fiction.

4.1

7,244 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grenchstom's Planet • Distant Future

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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