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Native Tongue
Native Tongue
Author: Suzette Haden Elgin
The year is 2179. The male reigns supreme, the women's movement is crushed and women are barred from all power. Contact with other worlds has been established, and Earth has begun its colonisation of the stars. The dynasties of the Linguists have taken on the task of talking to the aliens, and immense power has fallen into their hands. This ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780704339712
ISBN-10: 0704339714
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: The Women's Press Ltd.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Helpful Score: 2
I loved this book and could not shut up about it at work. Every morning everyone had to hear all about it. I find used copies in bookstores and give them to friends. It's soooo delicious. The characters are well developed and wonderful. The story kept me flipping pages late at night. Although it's not a particulaly "happy" story, it's a celebration of women and I highly recomend it. Plus it's got cool aliens and secrets and other fun things.
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Helpful Score: 1
One of the best books I ever read. This book happens in a future where women are property and earth is negotiating with aliens for technology and other goods. The women of certain families are able to absorb alien languages as babies and children and then use their skills in these negotiations when older. Unforgettable characters, intriquiging situations and most of all the richness of the womens spirit and strength (and secrets) had me flipping pages and talking about this book every day at work. I couldn't shut up about this book. Thank goodness there are 2 sequels, The Judas Rose and Earthsong.
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