About “Ammonite”
Ammonite is set on the planet Jeep, where a deadly virus killed the men of the original colony centuries earlier, leaving only women who have since evolved in isolation. Anthropologist Marghe Taishan arrives to test a new vaccine, but as she investigates the women’s biology, she discovers that she is changing and realizes she may carry the seeds of the planet’s destruction.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Lambda Literary Award (1992)
Praise for “Ammonite”
“A knockout . . . Strong, likable characters, a compelling story, and a very interesting take on gender.”
“Gripping, many-layered, ever-changing.”
“Uncompromisingly packed with nondogmatic feminist and queer ideologies.”
Book details
- Published
- 1993
- Latest edition
- 1993 · ISBN 9780345452382
- ISBN
- 9780345452382
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Ammonite?
Ammonite by Nicola Griffith has 416 pages.
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