The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
In this chilling novel, a young couple, Joanna and Walter Eberhart, move to the seemingly idyllic suburban town of Stepford, Connecticut, where Joanna soon becomes suspicious of the eerily submissive and domestic behavior of the town's wives. As she befriends other newcomers, they begin to uncover a sinister truth about the transformation of these women, leading to a shocking revelation about the lengths to which the men of Stepford will go to maintain control. The story explores themes of gender roles, conformity, and the dark side of suburban life, leaving readers with a haunting commentary on societal expectations.
The 14971st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 145-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- De Vrouwen Van Stepford
- De vrouwen van Stepford
- Stepford Kadinlari
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