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He, She and It by Marge Piercy

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In He, She and It, did you enjoy ...

... complex, well-drawn female protagonists navigating a dystopian future?

The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper

If you admired Shira's strength and resilience in He, She and It, you'll be gripped by Stavia's journey in The Gate to Women's Country. Tepper crafts a world where women hold power in a post-apocalyptic society, raising thought-provoking questions about gender, technology, and survival. The women in this book are as nuanced and compelling as Piercy's, making for a deeply engaging read.

... exploration of social structures and profound philosophical questions?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you were fascinated by the philosophical explorations of identity, humanity, and society in He, She and It, you'll find The Dispossessed equally stimulating. Le Guin delves into the nature of utopia, freedom, and individuality through the eyes of Shevek, a physicist torn between two radically different worlds. The book's deep questions mirror Piercy's thoughtful approach.

... detailed, immersive worldbuilding in speculative societies?

Woman On The Edge Of Time by Marge Piercy

If you loved the rich, immersive societies and intricate settings of He, She and It, Woman on the Edge of Time (also by Marge Piercy) offers another masterfully crafted world. As Connie explores visions of potential futures, Piercy's attention to cultural detail and social structure creates a setting as vivid as Yakamura-Stitch.

... morally complex characters wrestling with what it means to be human?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

If you were captivated by the morally ambiguous choices of characters like Shira and Yod in He, She and It, you'll be intrigued by Rick Deckard's journey in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. The novel probes the gray areas of empathy, machine sentience, and the ethics of survival in a dystopian future.

... post-apocalyptic landscapes and the struggle to build new societies?

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

If the ruined, corporate-controlled world of He, She and It drew you in, Parable of the Sower will resonate with its vision of a devastated America and the determined young woman, Lauren, who strives to create a new way forward. Butler’s depiction of collapse and hope is just as powerful and immersive.

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