I don't know how to explain this book without giving away major parts of the plot! I really enjoyed my first experience of Angela Carter's writing. I enjoyed her style of writing, and devoured this book over a few days on holiday over Christmas. This is a science fiction book following the story of a young, male British lecturer, Evelyn who arrives in America at the beginning of a civil war or uprising. It is a dystopian novel that explores gender politics and the body politics. It explores some interesting philosophical questions, such as do our bodies determine our purpose in life or whether psychological training and surgery can completely change your identity.
