Description

A bewildered man awakens in a seemingly utopian future where gender, sexuality, family, and social roles have been radically reimagined. As he struggles to understand this unfamiliar civilization, he is forced to question the assumptions that shape his own identity and the society he left behind. Blending speculative fiction with sharp social commentary, the novel explores prejudice, compassion, human connection, and the possibility of a more inclusive world. Thought-provoking and ahead of its time, it showcases Theodore Sturgeon’s gift for combining imaginative world-building with deeply humane moral inquiry.

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paperback

Vintage Books

Published Jan 1, 1999

213 pages

ISBN: 9780375703744

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Details

First Published

1960

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Venus Plus X by Theodore Sturgeon.

Sexual Content
Gender Discrimination
Violence/War/Trauma