Monstrous Regiment
Book • 2025
In "Monstrous Regiment," Polly Perks disguises herself as a boy and enlists in the Borogravian army to find her missing brother, Paul.
She quickly discovers that she is not the only one with a secret, as many of her fellow recruits are also women in disguise.
Together, they must navigate the absurdities and dangers of war while challenging the strict gender roles of their society.
"Monstrous Regiment" is a satirical exploration of gender, war, and identity, and examines the societal pressures that force individuals to conform to traditional roles.
She quickly discovers that she is not the only one with a secret, as many of her fellow recruits are also women in disguise.
Together, they must navigate the absurdities and dangers of war while challenging the strict gender roles of their society.
"Monstrous Regiment" is a satirical exploration of gender, war, and identity, and examines the societal pressures that force individuals to conform to traditional roles.
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