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Sheri S. Tepper

Grass

If you enjoyed 'The Margarets' by Sheri S. Tepper, you may like 'Grass' - another thought-provoking and imaginative novel by the same author. 'Grass' is a standalone science fiction story that takes place on a distant planet covered entirely by grass, where the inhabitants must navigate complex social structures and face existential threats.

Sheri S. Tepper

The Gate to Women's Country

For readers who appreciated the feminist themes in 'The Margarets', 'The Gate to Women's Country' is another must-read by Sheri S. Tepper. This novel explores a dystopian future where women have created their own society, separate from men, in order to protect themselves and their children from the violence and chaos of the outside world.

Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale

Fans of 'The Margarets' may also enjoy 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, a classic dystopian novel that explores themes of gender, power, and resistance. Set in a totalitarian society where women are stripped of their rights and forced into reproductive servitude, 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of what happens when women are denied agency and autonomy.

Octavia Butler

Kindred

If you're looking for a novel that explores the intersection of race, gender, and power, 'Kindred' by Octavia Butler is an excellent choice. This time-travel novel follows a black woman in the 1970s who is suddenly and inexplicably transported back in time to the antebellum South, where she must confront the brutal realities of slavery and the legacy of racism in America.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

For readers who enjoyed the imaginative world-building in 'The Margarets', 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin is a classic science fiction novel that explores a society where gender is fluid and sexuality is not binary. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, culture, and communication.

Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

If you're looking for a novel that combines science fiction and spirituality, 'The Sparrow' by Mary Doria Russell is an excellent choice. This novel follows a group of Jesuit priests who travel to another planet in search of extraterrestrial life, only to find themselves confronting questions of faith, morality, and the nature of humanity.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

For readers who appreciated the political themes in 'The Margarets', 'The Dispossessed' by Ursula K. Le Guin is a classic science fiction novel that explores issues of anarchy, capitalism, and social justice. This novel follows a physicist who travels between two planets with very different political systems, forcing her to confront her own beliefs and values.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

If you're looking for a novel that explores the lives of women in a patriarchal society, 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is a powerful and moving choice. This novel follows a young black woman in the early 20th century as she struggles to find her voice and assert her independence in a world that seeks to silence and oppress her.

Naomi Alderman

The Power

For readers who appreciated the feminist themes in 'The Margarets', 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman is a thought-provoking and imaginative novel that explores a world where women have developed the ability to emit electric shocks. This novel is a provocative exploration of gender, power, and the nature of violence.

Ann Leckie

Ancillary Justice

If you're looking for a science fiction novel with complex world-building and a unique perspective, 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie is an excellent choice. This novel follows a starship's AI who has been reduced to a single human body, as she seeks revenge against the leader who destroyed her ship and murdered her crew.