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
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In "The Descent of Alette," Alice Notley presents a feminist epic, a bold journey into the deeper realms. Alette, the narrator, finds herself underground, deep beneath the city, where spirits and people ride endlessly on subways, not allowed to li...

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Community Reviews

4.22
based on 228 reviews

Moods

dark: 78%

challenging: 73%

reflective: 69%

emotional: 47%

mysterious: 47%

adventurous: 30%

tense: 30%

sad: 13%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 4%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
47% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
64% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
21% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

21% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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