Loved itthe two of them by Russ I think would be the only Russ book that I would put in the a tier... I think this is my least favorite of them it is her final science fiction novel... it's still an amazing book especially the final couple chapters
The Two of Them (1978)
Others: Positive How female solidarity begins―in experience, thought, action, and force of conviction. Irene, a rebellious product of an American 1950s upbringing, has fled from a repressive and sexist society into a life of apparent equality and adventure as part of the elite Trans-Temporal Authority's cadre of travelers. Under the tutelage of Ernst, a friend/lover and teacher/father, Irene has achieved status and dignity. Irene and Ernst are assigned to a Muslim world where they meet Zubedeyeh, a young girl whose creativity is being transformed into madness by the male chauvinistic society in which she lives. Vowing to rescue her, Irene unleashes a destructive cycle of violence. Originally published in 1978, The Two of Them is a powerful portrait of a future sexist society. This modern classic conveys its politics with rigor and complexity, in a story filled with suspense and unforgettable characters.
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- 9780819567604
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- 181 pages
Genres: science fiction
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