explorer / books · 1961
Venus Plus X
Theodore Sturgeon’s only award entry in this dataset.
Published 1960 by Pyramid Books · 160 pages
Hugo · 1961
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This book is recorded on the Hugo ballot only. Each row shows the full Best Novel ballot for that award and ceremony year. Winners appear first.
Synopsis
Charlie Johns awakens in Ledom, a society whose members have both male and female sexual characteristics. His assessment of Ledom alternates with scenes of a contemporary suburban couple constrained by conventional gender roles.
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