Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin

Native Tongue

Native Tongue #1

Suzette Haden Elgin

327 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Called "fascinating" by the New York Times upon its first publication in 1984, Native Tongue won wide critical praise and cult status, and has often been compared to the futurist fiction of Margaret Atwood. Set in the twenty-second century, the no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

challenging 61%
dark 56%
reflective 53%
emotional 30%
tense 26%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 20%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 15%
informative 13%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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