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Science Fiction · DarkThe women of a quiet suburb are suspiciously perfect
The Stepford Wives
by Ira Levin
See it on Amazon1972Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Joanna Eberhart moves with her family to Stepford, Connecticut, and finds that the town’s wives are strangely devoted to housework and their husbands. Levin’s 1972 novel is a satire with a sinister edge.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Suburbia · Control · Women
Screen adaptation
The Stepford Wives (1975) · The Stepford Wives (2004)
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About the author
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