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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

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In The Stepford Wives, did you enjoy ...

... the chilling portrayal of women’s roles in a controlled society?

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

If you were captivated by the unsettling reality of Stepford's conformist suburbia and Joanna's fight against a patriarchal conspiracy, you'll be drawn to The Handmaid's Tale. Offred's journey through a dystopian regime where women are stripped of autonomy mirrors the eerie, oppressive atmosphere and incisive social critique found in The Stepford Wives.

... the shocking, twisting revelations within domestic life?

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

If the sudden, sinister turns in The Stepford Wives kept you on edge, Gone Girl will grip you with its clever plot twists and shifting perspectives. Nick and Amy's unraveling marriage hides secrets and betrayals that will leave you guessing until the very last page.

... the psychological unease and isolation of women in a closed community?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

If you were fascinated by Joanna's growing sense of paranoia and isolation in The Stepford Wives, you'll appreciate the eerie, claustrophobic world of We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Merricat and Constance Blackwood's tense existence in their family home is charged with suspicion, fear, and psychological complexity.

... the subtle, haunting social critique hidden beneath everyday life?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you appreciated the subtle satirical edge and social commentary of The Stepford Wives, Never Let Me Go will resonate with you. The story's surface calm belies a devastating critique of conformity and loss of individuality, as Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy slowly uncover the truth about their world.

... the exploration of gender dynamics with strong, complex female characters?

The Power by Naomi Alderman

If Joanna Eberhart's battle against a society bent on controlling women intrigued you, The Power offers an electrifying take on gender roles. Here, women around the world suddenly gain the ability to produce electrical energy, upending societal power dynamics and giving rise to unforgettable, multifaceted female characters.

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