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Set in a eurozone where ecological catastrophe has reset human civilization into a patriarchy, where women are genetically engineered and socially conditioned to serve men upon graduation from an allgirls finishing school at the. For more of my reading adventures follow me on goodreads. Aug 11, 2015 only ever yours is 1984, mean girls and handmaids tale rolled into one, featuring a brave if completely pessimistic magnifying glass to how we treat women right here right now. The scheduled publication date for this book is may 12, 2015. Book chat only ever yours by louise oneill spoiler free. Louise oneills young adult novel only ever yours is a satire about societys obsession with how women look and behave. Only ever yours is a damn disturbing read that explores uncomfortable truths as only the best fiction can.
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The moral right of louise oneill to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the. Updated daily with a mix of news, interviews and essential tips, our content is provided by a wide range of writers and currated to deliver you information and solutions. Jul 08, 2015 uk publishing has a fierce new feminist voice in louise oneill one that deserves to be heard by as many people as possible. In this video i will be discussing sexual assault and eating disorders. The first edition of the novel was published in july 3rd 2014, and was written by louise oneill. Learn more about louise oneill and only ever yours on her blog. Only ever yours by louise oneill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her books, like only ever yours, have become some of my favourites, and id like to share why not only because theyre addictively good, but because of their importance only ever yours is set in a dystopian world where it has become impossible for women to be naturally. Only ever yours is set in some future uk where girl babies can no longer be conceived naturally. Only ever yours ya edition louise oneill download free ebook. Thats not to say its not compelling i found it difficult to put down but its so awful to read whats happening, and the little details like the uncapitalised names that arent necessarily explained, add to the oppression of the women in. Actually ill go further than that, it is the best dystopia that i have read since the hunger games, the pinnacle of all dystopia books for me. Book overview where women are created for the pleasure of men, beauty is the first duty of every girl.
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