janwe's review
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Although, this is said to be a feminist untopia, it was kind of creepy. The population of Mizora consists entirely of blond beautiful women, who are very well educated in science and live in absolute harmony. The way Mizora is portrayed gave me such uncannily creepy vibes that it reminded me very much of "Stepford Wives".. The whole concept of this utopian society is quiet interesting. However, the "story" reads rather like an anthropological study... There hardly any plot... The whole thing consists of descriptions of the societal structures of Mizora...
almanilsson's review
5.0
As someone who is very interested in the interaction between the sexes in society, this is a book that I found very interesting. It's a society made up of all women. No idea where the men went. But I think the crux of it is still, in this perfect utopia there are issues.
hamikka's review
1.0
Painfully boring. No plot or characterization. Some mildly interesting ideas for a Utopia, but none developed thoroughly enough to make it worth pursuing. The undertones of racism and eugenics make the premise of peace and excellence via universal education look like a hypocritical farce. Not even interesting as a footnote to feminist literature or history.
bzedan's review
2.0
So, hm. Kinda more enjoyable than that other hollow-earth book The Coming Race, the two of which I think would work nicely together in a great contrast essay. The idealised utopian folks still practice the arts, to the point of crazy ability (they have flexible glass and all sorts of neat shit). There exists a lovely balance and interaction between science and art. I gotta wonder if the author and narrator's gender has anything to do with that. Bonus! The utopia is populated only by ladies.
And these ladies have made a world where everybody gets educated all they need/want for free, nobody is hungry, or ever in need, thanks to a pretty damn involved State. Course, all this benefit comes from the no men and breeding out the dark-complexioned.
Oh yeah, and romantic love and passion, like religious feeling, is a barbaric, ancient and outmoded thing, so it is actually a kind of boring utopia. Like all utopias.
And these ladies have made a world where everybody gets educated all they need/want for free, nobody is hungry, or ever in need, thanks to a pretty damn involved State. Course, all this benefit comes from the no men and breeding out the dark-complexioned.
Oh yeah, and romantic love and passion, like religious feeling, is a barbaric, ancient and outmoded thing, so it is actually a kind of boring utopia. Like all utopias.
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