Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin

320 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Set in the twenty-second century after the repeal of the Nineteenth Amendment, the novel reveals a world where women are once again property, denied civil rights, and banned from public life. In this world, Earth’s wealth relies on interplanetary ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews

Moods

challenging 64%
dark 58%
reflective 56%
emotional 30%
tense 29%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
sad 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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