The Descent of Alette by Alice Notley
The Descent of Alette

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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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

challenging 76%
dark 76%
reflective 71%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
adventurous 33%
tense 28%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 21% | No: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

4.25

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