# The Uncoupling

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- Book: [The Uncoupling](https://www.bookquiver.com/meg-wolitzer/the-uncoupling) ([The Uncoupling.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/meg-wolitzer/the-uncoupling.md))
- Authors: [Meg Wolitzer](https://www.bookquiver.com/meg-wolitzer)
- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-00-9955-396-0
- Pages: 288
- Published: 2012-06-07
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

What if every woman in town suddenly went on strike? For the people of Stellar Plains, the staging of a new school production of an Athenian drama coincides with a mysterious cold wind that blows into houses and into hearts, stilling passion and cooling sheets. As the play moves into dress rehearsal and discontent simmers, opening night cannot come a moment too soon...