Rape Me (Baise-Moi) by Virginie Despentes

Rape Me (Baise-Moi)

Virginie Despentes with Bruce Benderson (Translator)

244 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction erotica feminism challenging dark tense fast-paced

Description

Baise-Moi is one of the most controversial French novels of recent years, a punk fantasy that takes female rage to its outer limits. Now the basis for a hit underground film which was banned in France,  Baise-Moi is a searing story of two women on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 72%
challenging 55%
adventurous 38%
sad 27%
reflective 16%
emotional 11%
funny 5%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.22

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