The Descent of Alette by Alice Notley

The Descent of Alette

Alice Notley

161 pages first pub 1996 (editions) user-added

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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