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The Seep

Chana Porter
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The Seep

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Chana Porter

The Seep

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

203

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Seep by Chana Porter, individuals experience a utopian world altered by a sentient alien presence called The Seep. Trina Goldberg-Oneka, a trans woman, navigates profound transformations and personal loss amidst this societal change, exploring themes of identity, freedom, and human connection in a landscape where boundaries blur and reality is redefined.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

8,717 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Seep by Chana Porter has been praised for its imaginative and thought-provoking world-building, offering a fresh perspective on utopia and identity. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of human emotions and belonging. Some find the pacing uneven and the narrative lacking depth in places, but overall, it successfully intrigues with its unique premise and philosophical depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Seep?

Fans of speculative fiction with a philosophical and queer narrative will enjoy The Seep by Chana Porter. It appeals to readers of dystopian and post-human stories, similar to works like Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer or The Power by Naomi Alderman, exploring identity, transformation, and societal change.

3.9

8,717 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

203

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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