A review by alf_read
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Equal parts seminal trailblazer of sapphic fiction and antiquated values that hurt the cause of queer liberation. Even if you ignore the troubling social politics, the book just isn’t very exciting.