The Safe Sea of Women
Published in 1990, The Safe Sea of Women is a sapphic fiction novel by Bonnie Zimmerman. The story is set in United States, in the 20th century. Readers will find themes of history and criticism, intellectual life, lesbians and lesbians' writings.
9 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 289 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Lambda Literary Awards — Overall (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Safe Sea of Women?
The Safe Sea of Women was written by Bonnie Zimmerman and first published in 1990.
What genre is The Safe Sea of Women?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction.
How long is The Safe Sea of Women?
The median edition has 289 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Safe Sea of Women?
Readers who like it often enjoy Peau, Queer Pulp and Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers.
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