Rage, lust and radical growth: 5 hot menopause novels
Menopause has always been a universal female experience. So why is so-called ‘meno-lit’, with midlife hormonal changes at the core of these novels, a new phenomenon?
Menopause novels are gaining traction in the literary world, with five titles exploring the hormonal changes experienced by middle-aged women. Fran Littlewood's "Amazing Grace Adams" follows a 45-year-old woman dealing with divorce, job loss and a late-night cake delivery, which is ruined by a hot flush that sets her off on a destructive rampage.
Miranda July's "All Fours" centers on an artist who turns her life upside down during a road trip to New York, grappling with her identity as a woman in her 40s. Joanne Harris' "Broken Light" reimagines Stephen King's Carrie as a tale of a 49-year-old woman named Bernie Ingram, whose menopause unlocks psychic abilities. Victoria Hannan's "I Love the Whole World!" is a story of self-discovery and empowerment. All these novels highlight the universal experience of menopause and its impact on women's lives.
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