The Guerilleres by Monique Wittig
The Guerilleres

Monique Wittig

The Guerilleres

Monique Wittig

144 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A landmark of lesbian fiction, The Guérillères is about a war of the sexes, where women "engage in bloody, victorious battles using knives, machine guns and rocket launchers." Moreover, sympathetic males join them in their combat.

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

challenging 61%
reflective 46%
inspiring 38%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
informative 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 35%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.74

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