Llengua Materna by Suzette Haden Elgin

Llengua Materna

Native Tongue #1

Suzette Haden Elgin with Eduard Castanyo (Translator), Manuel Gutiérrez (Illustrator)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

493 pages | first published 1984

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Summary of 489 reviews

Moods

challenging 63%
dark 56%
reflective 54%
emotional 29%
tense 26%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 15%
informative 14%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 34% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

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4.0

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