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Synopsis
The Passion of New Eve is a novel by Angela Carter, first published in 1977. The book is set in a dystopian United States where civil war has broken out between different political, racial and gendered groups. A dark satire, the book parodies primitive notions of gender, sexual difference and identity from a post-feminist perspective. Other major themes include sadomasochism and the politics of power.
The Passion of New Eve: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This darkly satirical novel contains explicit sexual content, including sadomasochistic themes, graphic violence, and disturbing body transformation scenes. The book explores challenging themes of gender, power, and identity through a dystopian lens with mature, transgressive content throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, dubious consent, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in experimental feminist literature and challenging dystopian satire will find a provocative exploration of gender politics.