Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin

Native Tongue

Native Tongue #1

Suzette Haden Elgin

301 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

It is the year 2205 and the women of Earth are once again property. Two women, Nazareth and Michaela - one a brilliant linguist, the other a rebel servant - are destined to challenge the power of men. What neither woman reallses is that a revoluti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews

Moods

challenging 62%
dark 60%
reflective 56%
emotional 29%
tense 28%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 14%
informative 12%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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