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The Men

What would you sacrifice for a safer society?

Sandra Newman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Granta Books

Published:6th Apr '23

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A sudden global crisis leads to the mysterious disappearance of all men, prompting a desperate search by Jane Pearson in The Men.

In The Men, the latest novel by the acclaimed author of The Heavens, a global crisis unfolds when every man in the world mysteriously vanishes in an instant. This sudden disappearance leaves families shattered and communities in chaos. Jane Pearson, waking up on a mountainside, discovers that her husband and son are missing from their tent, prompting a frantic search for her loved ones. Her journey leads her to Evangelyne Moreau, a former lover and the charismatic leader of the Commensalist Party of America, who may hold the key to understanding this unprecedented event.

As Jane searches for her family, a new society begins to take shape—one that initially appears to be a safer and more harmonious world. However, everything changes when strange online footage emerges, showing the missing men being herded through surreal landscapes by an enigmatic force known as 'The Men.' This unsettling development raises questions about the nature of reality and the sacrifices that come with creating a better world.

The Men is a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the moral dilemmas faced in the pursuit of a utopian society. It challenges readers to consider what they might be willing to give up for a brighter future and examines the profound impact of absence on those left behind. With its blend of emotional depth and speculative fiction, this novel invites readers to reflect on the true cost of a better world.

A dazzling work of speculative fiction * Observer *
'Almost supernaturally propulsive, sometimes very beautiful... there are strange things here I am unlikely to forget. Sandra Newman is a genius' * Sarah Perry, author of Melmouth *
Superb. A novel of hypnotic power and breadth from one of the most supple, dynamic voices around. Newman's talents never fail to impress me * Irenosen Okojie, author of Butterfly Fish *
Explosive... Dazzling and lyrical... Truly spectacular * Literary Review *
A gripping, haunting novel that miraculously swerves both cheap misandry and the lazy pieties of contemporary rectitude * Spectator *
Propulsive * i Paper *
The Men really intrigues and disturbs... * Guardian *
Compelling and enjoyable * Telegraph *
Sandra Newman's fiction is characterised by audacious conceits, utopian thinking and apocalyptic fantasies * Observer *
Newman hooks you in with her intriguing premise, asking unnerving questions about our present, and future * Stylist, Book List *
A tale of white guilt, climate inaction and the gravitational pull of grief; of what - or who - we are willing to sacrifice to stay comfortable * TLS *
Heart-breaking. The Men imagines a better world and what we might have to sacrifice to get there, and, at the same time, it's a brilliantly constructed sci-fi thriller, with a premise that hooks you in with a horrifying grip. I loved it * Bridget Collins *

ISBN: 9781783787821

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm

Weight: 194g

272 pages