Eleven Percent by Maren Uthaug is a dystopian novel about a matriarchal/feminist society in the future where ancient priestess cults are revived while men are kept to only eleven percent of the human population.

I found this story quite disturbing and perverse. There were some interesting ideas that were equally unsettling that examined the extremes of feminism. Reproduction and physical intimacy were the obsessive focus in the story's world alongside archaic goddess worship by way of snakes.

It's been a long time since I have read an unnerving story like this one. I found it hocking with its provocative ideas but also extremely original in its world building and also philosophical, with the important questions raised about gender ideologies.

If you like controversial dystopian novels, you should read Eleven Percent.

I wasn't a huge fan of this book. Maybe it was the style it was written in? The plot was a bit dry and not intriguing to me at all. That being said, the twists and how it ended was wrapped up nicely.

This book was definitely interesting, but took me a bit to get into. I liked the different POVs and seeing how their stories intertwined. As for the content of the book itself, it was definitely a different take that was somewhat refreshing (even if a bit disturbing) to read about, especially in this current political climate! It’s nice seeing women truly rule the world for once. Not my favorite, but definitely an interesting read.

A thought-provoking sci-fi masterpiece! This novel flips conventional power dynamics, exploring a world where women dominate society with fascinating and complex implications. The writing is sharp and imaginative, offering a gripping narrative full of intriguing twists. The characters are well-developed, and the societal commentary is both compelling and insightful. A must-read for those who enjoy groundbreaking speculative fiction with deep, engaging themes.