Les Guérillères by Monique Wittig

Les Guérillères

Monique Wittig with David Le Vay

fiction feminism lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

144 pages | first published 1969

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One of the most widely read and frequently cited feminist novels of our time.
"A delectable epic of sex warfare . . . an extraordinary leap of the imagination into the politics of oppression and revolt."
--Mary McCarthy
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Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 62%
inspiring 62%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 37%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | N/A: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.72

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