The Gate To Women's Country

I didn't think I liked science fiction until I read The Gate To Women's Country for my book club. This book was good and inspired me to read some other books by Sheri Tepper. If you're looking for an easy read that also makes you think, grab this book.

The Gate to Women's Country tells the story of Stavia, who is the daughter of a leader in "Women's Country." For about the first half of the book it sounded as if the warrion men outside the city in the garrison were in charge and kind of holding the women hostage in exchange for their protection. The women have to give them their sons when they turn 5 and some other stuff like that. But, as the book goes on you learn that the women are completely in control and the men who return to the city as "servitors" are usually psychics with special fighting skills that help them keep the women safe and in charge.

All in all it's a fascinating tale about what might happen after a nuclear war. I give it 4 stars.