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Description
Named as one of Debutiful's Best Debut Books of 2024!
Full of wry humor, sharp social commentary, and an irrepressible sense of hope, a ferociously feminist debut short story collection from award-winning playwright Jessie Ren Marshall.
In this brash and unputdownable collection, we meet a sex bot trying to outlast her return policy, a skeptical lesbian grappling with her wife's mysterious pregnancy, and a post-Earth colonist struggling to maintain her faith in humanity as she travels to “Planet B.” Whether they exist in the grounded realism of a college dance studio or the speculative world of Deep Space, these women push against social norms and family expectations to reclaim their power, understand their mistakes, and find a better future.
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and defiantly optimistic, the twelve stories in Women! In! Peril! balance humor and gravitas to explore the complexities of queerness, toxic relationships, parenting and divorce, Asian and Asian American identity, and so much more.
Product details
Published | Apr 02 2024 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 288 |
ISBN | 9781639732272 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Dimensions | 8 x 6 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Both humorous and raw, the story is a concise snapshot of how A.I. could bring out the worst in us. It might even make you wonder who should be in charge.
Sierra Greer, author of ANNIE BOT, Lithub
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Remarkable . . . The stories range from absolutely absurd to merely heartbreaking; each one unique and inventive and full of bittersweet magic.
Electric Literature
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Genre-bending . . . wickedly smart . . . Women! In! Peril! reflects on the ever-evolving complexities of being a woman, especially when intertwined with LGBTQ and Asian American experiences. This unflinching lens gives power to this collection, with Marshall's delightful sense of humor sparkling throughout. An amusing but poignant collection for those who enjoy strange women in even stranger circumstances.
Booklist
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For starters, excellent title. This debut short story collection from playwright Marshall spans sex bots and space colonists, wives and divorcées, prodding at the many meanings of womanhood. Short story master Deesha Philyaw, also taken by the book's title, calls this one 'incisive! Provocative! And utterly satisfying!'
The Millions, "Most Anticipated: The Great Spring 2024 Preview"
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These stories do whatever they want. There are no rules in Marshall's debut as she bounces from space stations to dance class. The collection is equally humorous and thought-provoking while it explores complex topics with ease. These stories are a breath of fresh air.
Debutiful, “Best Debut Books of 2024”
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[A] bold debut collection . . . Stocking these stories with an eclectic cast ranging from robots to divorcées and sideshow performers, Marshall explores with humor and tenderness the complex emotional interiors of characters who find themselves at a crossroads. This heralds the arrival of an arresting new voice.
Publishers Weekly