Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin

Native Tongue

Native Tongue #1

Suzette Haden Elgin

301 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Originally published in 1984, this dystopian trilogy--"a pioneering feminist experiment"--is a testament to the power of language and women's collective action (Literary Hub). In 2205, the 19th Amendment has long been repealed and women are only v...

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Community Reviews

4.02
based on 1,004 reviews

Moods

challenging: 59%

reflective: 57%

dark: 55%

tense: 29%

emotional: 28%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 24%

sad: 19%

adventurous: 15%

informative: 15%

mysterious: 11%

funny: 5%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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