Books like Walk to the end of the world ; Motherlines by Suzy McKee Charnas
In this American science‑fiction collection, Suzy McKee Charnas presents a world where the men of the Holdfast society scorn and demonize women, labeling them "fems". The men’s survival and ambition hinge on a shared enemy: the women who are blamed for the catastrophic Wasting that once ravaged the planet. Through a series of vignettes, the stories explore gender identity, social prejudice, and the consequences of collective blame, all set within a starkly speculative future.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Suzy McKee Charnas
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