First published 1960
When a wealthy, dying old man has his mind transplanted into the body of a young woman, both must learn to coexist in the same flesh. As they navigate this unprecedented situation, they face startling challenges to their personal autonomy, fundamental beliefs, and very sense of self. In the end, this high-concept science fiction story becomes a poignant exploration of what it means to be human.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, literary-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: body-swap, fish-out-of-water
Period: 20th-Century
512 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: body-horror