47 pages • 1 hour read
Marge PiercyHe, She and It
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
He, She and It by Marge Piercy is a 1991 cyberpunk novel that won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction novel. It tells the story of Shira, a psychoengineer, who, after losing custody of her son, returns to her hometown Tikva. Amidst a post-apocalyptic world, Shira works with Yod, a cyborg created to protect the Jewish free town, and navigates complex relationships and power struggles with corporations.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
He, She and It by Marge Piercy offers a compelling blend of cyberpunk and feminist narrative. Reviewers praise its imaginative world-building and deep exploration of identity, gender, and power. However, some critique its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's celebrated for its thought-provoking themes and rich storytelling.
Who Should Read He, She and It?
Fans of dystopian fiction and cyberpunk narratives will relish He, She and It by Marge Piercy. This novel appeals to readers of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and William Gibson’s Neuromancer, with its rich blend of feminist themes, futuristic settings, and profound ethical questions about technology and humanity.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Life/Time: Birth
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Jewish Literature
Fantasy
Gender / Feminism