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The Cloning of Joanna May

Fay Weldon (1989)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.48

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Clone

Synopsis

Joanna May was once married to Carl May, the wealthy CEO of a nuclear energy corporation, but they have been divorced for ten years after Joanna was caught in an incidental love affair. Since then, Carl May has done everything in his power to make Joanna's life difficult. When Joanna decides she's had enough, and pays a visit to her former husband, she is in for a surprise – Carl May has made several clones of her.

The Cloning of Joanna May: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult literary science fiction novel explores themes of identity, control, and bioethics through a story involving cloning and a toxic relationship with a powerful ex-husband. Contains mature themes of manipulation, infidelity, and power dynamics.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include cheating, stalking, and power imbalance (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will find this a thought-provoking exploration of identity and autonomy when confronted with the existence of one's own clones.

Tags

Literary FictionScience FictionFeminist FictionSpeculative FictionPsychological Drama