Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: EFFACE

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Author: Debora Moreira

Genre: Science Fiction/Action and Adventure

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58197856-efface

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

The women have had enough and kicked the men out of society to an island of their own. Now, the women are in control and the world is a better place. Or is it? Men are only allowed to leave the island for specific reasons. As seeders, they impregnate the women with the next generation. Of course, only girls. As nighters, they act as male prostitutes, but no money changes hands. And there are also the helpers, who help with all the jobs that need doing. But is life as ideal as it seems?

What I liked about the book:

The book was fast-paced and there was an element of suspense and rebellion.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The hidden village.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I am not aware of other books written by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Although it is similar to Selfsame in that it’s a world of women only, this book is completely different too.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Maybe

Adult Yes

If you like your books full of action and rebellion, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

In the year 2060, the female leaders create a new society that attracts and lures all men to large compounds called “Islands,” cutting them completely off from the rest of civilization. Due to the appeal of an easy life and a promise of sizeable monetary compensation, thousands upon thousands of men walk into these “Islands” voluntarily, recognizing that their gender and existence would be from then on under total feminine control. In men giving up control, the planet was given a chance to prosper in peace and harmony. However, since women still need men for procreation, sex, and manual labor, the new system provides for certain classes of men: SEEDERS for procreation, NIGHTERS for sex, and HELPERS for manual work. The new leaders permit men, who are trained for these specific functions, back into society strictly on a limited basis to perform these particular tasks.

Thirty years after this system has been implemented, a group of female friends uncovers that the movement leaders are genetically controlling procreation, not permitting the birth of boys, aiming towards the total extermination of the male gender. Therefore, this group of women unites to find a solution.

It’s pretty timely and will expand the readers’ imagination on what could be an alternative time. In addition to women finding my novel compelling, men could learn a great deal about the power of women.

If you enjoyed "The Handmaid's Tale" and "The Hunger Games," you will love EFFACE.

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