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A review by piastri
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
i see how this book became a cult classic, but it is very much a product of its time and i don’t think has withstood that test.
it’s an interesting exploration of queer experiences and sexuality, but the line of taboo is very blurred and that doesn’t work in the book’s favour. with the adult/minor relationships, incest being encouraged, sexual assault perpetrated by the main character, racism and antisemitism, and the butch-phobia, it’s a lot to stomach that i’m not really sure is worth the read.
it’s an interesting exploration of queer experiences and sexuality, but the line of taboo is very blurred and that doesn’t work in the book’s favour. with the adult/minor relationships, incest being encouraged, sexual assault perpetrated by the main character, racism and antisemitism, and the butch-phobia, it’s a lot to stomach that i’m not really sure is worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Antisemitism