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Book Review of Ammonite

Ammonite
Ammonite
Author: Nicola Griffith
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


This is a marvelous novel, with three-dimensional characters and great use of language.

Don't let the fact that it takes place on an all-woman world prejudice you against (or for) this book. The lack of men isn't the focus and the women are as varied as any dual-gender population can be!

I'm not sure if it was the author's intention but for me, the story was really about the search for one's authentic self. I'm reaching an age (63 this year) where I'm like Marghe and Danner -- journeying into a new and strange world, wondering who I really am, searching for my true name, and nature. It was a delight to follow Marghe, Danner and the others as they found their place.