Ammonite by Nicola Griffith

Ammonite

Nicola Griffith

400 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Ammonite is ideal for readers seeking a thought-provoking blend of feminist sci-fi that challenges gender norms and explores human resilience through an immersive, alien-world adventure.

Description

Change or die. These are the only options available on the planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus shattered the original colony, killing the men and forever altering the few surviving women. Now, generations after the colony has lost touch...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 1,396 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 86%

reflective: 55%

emotional: 39%

mysterious: 38%

hopeful: 28%

tense: 27%

challenging: 23%

dark: 18%

inspiring: 14%

sad: 8%

informative: 3%

relaxing: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
41% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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