The Descent of Alette by Alice Notley

The Descent of Alette

Alice Notley

160 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy feminism poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

The Decent Of Alette is a rich odyssey of transformation in the tradition of The Inferno. Alice Notley presents a feminist epic: a bold journey into the deeper realms. Alette, the narrator, finds herself underground, deep beneath the city, where s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

challenging 90%
dark 70%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.26

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