The Stepford Wives
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy taut psychological suspense with satirical bite.
- You appreciate social commentary wrapped in a quick, suspenseful read.
Maybe skip if...
- You prefer realistic, low‑tension domestic drama.
- You want gentle, uplifting portrayals of suburban life.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
Summary
When Joanna moves to a seemingly idyllic Connecticut suburb, she notices the wives' eerie submissiveness and uncovers a chilling secret that upends domestic normalcy.
Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins • 195 pages • ISBN 9780060738198.
Why this book now
Timeless tensions around gender roles, technology and conformity make this darkly comic paranoid tale still relevant today.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At about 195 pages, this brisk novel reads quickly—expect a focused, page‑turning experience you can finish in a few sittings.
What stands out here
This HarperCollins edition preserves Ira Levin's lean prose and chilling premise, ideal for readers who want the classic text in a readable modern format.
Best way to approach it
Read attentively for small behavioral clues and tonal shifts; the novel's power comes from mounting unease rather than explicit spectacle.
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