What the community thinks
summary of 815 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
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Incest (2 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (1 reviewer), Homophobia (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), and Sexual assault (1 reviewer)Moderate
Homophobia (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), and Sexual content (1 reviewer)Minor
Sexual assault (1 reviewer)Moods
reflective 53%
emotional 39%
adventurous 32%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 25%
challenging 14%
sad 10%
dark 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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"Powerful . . . a truly incredible book . . . I found myself laughing hysterically, then sobbing uncontrollably just moments later."--The Boston Globe "You can't fully know--or enjoy--how much the world has changed without reading this truly wonderful book."--Andrew Tobias, author of The Best Little Boy in the World "A crass and hilarious slice of growing up 'different, ' as fun to read today as it was in 1973."--The Rumpus
"Molly Bolt is a genuine descendant--genuine female descendant--of Huckleberry Finn. And Rita Mae Brown is, like Mark Twain, a serious writer who gets her messages across through laughter."--Donna E. Shalala "A trailblazing literary coup at publication . . . It was the right book at the right time."--Lee Lynch, author of Beggar of Love
Buy Rubyfruit Jungle
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
"Powerful . . . a truly incredible book . . . I found myself laughing hysterically, then sobbing uncontrollably just moments later."--The Boston Globe "You can't fully know--or enjoy--how much the world has changed without reading this truly wonderful book."--Andrew Tobias, author of The Best Little Boy in the World "A crass and hilarious slice of growing up 'different, ' as fun to read today as it was in 1973."--The Rumpus
"Molly Bolt is a genuine descendant--genuine female descendant--of Huckleberry Finn. And Rita Mae Brown is, like Mark Twain, a serious writer who gets her messages across through laughter."--Donna E. Shalala "A trailblazing literary coup at publication . . . It was the right book at the right time."--Lee Lynch, author of Beggar of Love
What the community thinks
summary of 815 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Incest (2 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (1 reviewer), Homophobia (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), and Sexual assault (1 reviewer)Moderate
Homophobia (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), and Sexual content (1 reviewer)Minor
Sexual assault (1 reviewer)Moods
reflective 53%
emotional 39%
adventurous 32%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 25%
challenging 14%
sad 10%
dark 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating