Les Guérillères by Monique Wittig

Les Guérillères

Monique Wittig with David Le Vay (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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One of the most widely read feminist texts of the twentieth century, and Monique Wittig's most popular novel, Les Guérillères imagines the attack on the language and bodies of men by a tribe of warrior women. Among the women's most powerful weapon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

challenging 64%
reflective 47%
dark 35%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 29%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 17%
tense 17%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 38%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | N/A: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.77

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