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knicke's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The characterization in Rubyfruit Jungle is super simple, but it’s super consistent and no character is too polished, which I found appreciable. It’s also very funny; Molly (narrator) has a dry humor that reads very well. I understand why some people find this novel offensive, and that’s valid. Still, I also recognize what it accomplishes in treating such varied and serious material so lightly. Basically, bad takes in this novel should not be considered as endorsements of hateful rhetoric but rather examples of how hate and othering can come from anywhere, including from inside the house, so to speak.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Incest and Suicide
julessssss's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Lesbophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Racial slurs
carlasahra's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Racial slurs and Abortion
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Incest, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism