160 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140587647
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 April 1996
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 10%
Pace
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
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160 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140587647
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 April 1996
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 10%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.