A review by nataliebootlah
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown

challenging informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The story of Molly Bolt, a lesbian in postwar America, is just as relevant today as it was when it originally published in the 1970s. While we’ve seen more progress and acceptance in recent years, the LGBTQ+ community still faces many issues Molly does.

The main focus is Molly’s exploration of her own sexuality and the community surrounding her—the good, bad, and ugly parts of it. Molly is shamelessly unapologetic about who she is, what she feels, and what she desires, giving us a brazen and bold coming of age story. 
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