"Body of Glass" by Marge Piercy is a dystopian novel set in a future where technology has advanced to the point where humans can upload their consciousness into artificial bodies. The story follows the life of a woman named Kassia, who is a "shaper" - an individual with the ability to shape and mold her body at will. As Kassia navigates a society obsessed with physical perfection and conformity, she becomes involved in a rebellion against the oppressive government, ultimately questioning the true meaning of identity, freedom, and what it means to be human.
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