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Life

by Gwyneth Jones
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Description

Anna Senoz, a scientist, makes a momentous discovery about the X and Y chromosomes. Anna's discovery provokes widespread sexual rage and impacts cruelly on her career, her marriage, and her child. Ultimately, Anna faces a challenge that the practice of science alone cannot meet.

What it’s like

ThemeNear-FutureClinicalMan-Made HorrorIdentity & Selfhood

Awards

1 win
WinnerPhilip K. Dick Award2005FinalistOtherwise Award (formerly the Tiptree Award)2004

Details

First published
October 2004
Pages
381
Reading time
About 8 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Gateway
Language
English
ISBN
9781473230330
Series
Standalone

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