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Walk to the End of the World

Suzy McKee Charnas (1974)

SubgenreDystopian / Post-Apocalyptic
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesHoldfast Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.56

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

After thirty years, Suzy McKee Charnas has completed her incomparable epic tale of men and women, slavery and freedom, power and human frailty. It starts with Walk to the End of the World, where Alldera the Messenger is a slave among the Fems, in thrall to men whose own power is waning. In continues with Motherlines, where Alldera the Runner is a fugitive among the Riding Women, who live a tribal life of horse-thieving and storytelling, killing the few men who approach their boundaries. The books that finish Alldera's story, The Furies and The Conqueror's Child, are now available. Once you start here, you won't want to stop until you've read the last word of the last book.

Tags

Dystopian FantasyPost-ApocalypticFeminist Science FictionSocial Commentary

Walk to the End of the World: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark feminist fantasy depicts a brutal dystopian society built on extreme gender-based slavery and oppression. Contains disturbing themes of enslavement, violence against women, and mature content throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, slavery, abuse, and captivity (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers interested in challenging feminist science fiction will find a provocative exploration of power, gender, and freedom.