![]() However, with the context of shame and secrecy relating to transforming, against the backdrop of the 1950’s where women had little to no choices, it checks out. This confused me at first, because it seems odd that women would want to walk away from their loved ones, spouses, children. What makes the denial a real issue is that the newly transformed dragons disappeared from society. To some extent, even children are shamed into believing they aren’t real. Having just experienced many denying the global pandemic, it felt all to real to believe that this is exactly what would happen. ![]() The government seeks out the “conspiracy theorists” who have meticulously archived data, and who consistently warn that transformations will continue to occur. ![]() One of the key components of the story is the idea that the world - because these transformations are happening across the globe - collectively decides that even though women are literally transforming and disappearing before their eyes, everyone denies it is happening. It really allowed me to dive into a book that may not have been something I normally pick up. ![]() Close enough to present day that most readers have an understanding of the timeframe, which allows her to really focus on the ways things were different. The author’s choice to choose the 1950’s is so well thought-out. I’ve also seen it described as an alternative history, set in an era where American women were without very many choices, suddenly become powerful. ![]()
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