Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin

Native Tongue

Native Tongue #1

Suzette Haden Elgin

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 In 2205, the 19th Amendment has long been repealed and women are only v...

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Moods

challenging 64%
dark 58%
reflective 57%
emotional 29%
tense 28%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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