Mauve Desert by Nicole Brossard, Susanne de Lotbinière-Harwood

206 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction feminism lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1987, Nicole Brossard's classic novel returns to Coach House in a new edition. A seminal text in Canadian and feminist literature, Mauve Desert is a must-read for readers and writers alike.This is both a single novel and three s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
mysterious 75%
dark 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.2

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