The Judas Rose by Suzette Haden Elgin

363 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

In this dystopian science fiction classic set in a world where women have no rights, the patriarchy sends a covert female agent to take down the resistance. In the second entry of the Native Tongue trilogy, the time has come for Láadan—the secret ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
informative 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.86

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