The Female Man by Joanna Russ [Spoiler Free Review][Masterpieces of SF Ep. 29]

[@bartsbookspace]

Sounds intriguing, but likely too experimental for my taste.

[@sfwordsofwonder]

I think there are probably better places to start with Russ.

[@bartsbookspace]

@@sfwordsofwonder yes. I think her stories may be the best place to start. They seem to be well regarded. “We who are about to…” also sounds interesting.

[@BryanM.R.-prionic1]

Loads of profanity and uncomfortable situations that make little to no sense? Sounds like life to me! 🤪 Maybe I should check this one out eventually. Think I'm definitely going to get started on Hominids though. Have a good one!

[@sfwordsofwonder]

Haha, yeah not for everyone, that is for sure.

[@sciencefictionreads]

I've only read her 'We Who Are About To...' and i found it experimental and frustrating. I don't think I'm too eager to check this one out. Hominds wasn't exactly what I expected but I did enjoy it a lot.

[@sfwordsofwonder]

Yeah Hominids is different than what I was thinking for sure, almost half way done. It's a fast read.

[@Seven-Planets-Sci-Fi-Tuber]

Thank you for reading it so I won't have to.

[@sfwordsofwonder]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sethball2475]

I'll always prefer Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy, from around the same time, because it's, frankly, easier to read and sort out - but I do love both.

[@sfwordsofwonder]

Noted, thanks Seth.

[@marjoriedonnett5467]

I've never read Russ and it sounds like I won't. I read The Left Hand of Darkness and it approaches gender much better. When I read SF I want much more than Russ has to offer. And I don't take being lectured well at all!

[@sfwordsofwonder]

Russ is unique but I think Le Guin is way more approachable.