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A review by _viv_
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
[Review originally from my Goodreads]
Rubyfruit Jungle was an experimental book for me, as I don't usually read books published pre-2000s. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was a fun read. That being said there are a few issues such as the pro-incest narrative and the main character saying that butch lesbians weren't valid. When I first read this book I almost...glazed over these things not really processing them. But upon re-read I can't help but be grossed out at them.
Overall a good quick read and a good time as long as you're aware of the issues this book has going into it.
Rubyfruit Jungle was an experimental book for me, as I don't usually read books published pre-2000s. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was a fun read. That being said there are a few issues such as the pro-incest narrative and the main character saying that butch lesbians weren't valid. When I first read this book I almost...glazed over these things not really processing them. But upon re-read I can't help but be grossed out at them.
Overall a good quick read and a good time as long as you're aware of the issues this book has going into it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
Minor: Incest