Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin
Native Tongue

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 In 2205, the 19th Amendment has long been repealed and women are only v...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 1,027 reviews

Moods

challenging: 59%

dark: 57%

reflective: 56%

tense: 29%

emotional: 27%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 23%

sad: 19%

adventurous: 16%

informative: 14%

mysterious: 12%

funny: 6%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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