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Native Tongue
Native Tongue
Author: Suzette Haden Elgin
Called "fascinating" by the New York Times upon its first publication in 1984, Native Tongue won wide critical praise and cult status, and has often been compared to the futurist fiction of Margaret Atwood. Set in the twenty-second century, the novel tells of a world where women are once again property, denied civil rights and banned from...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781876756055
ISBN-10: 1876756055
Publication Date: 9/1/2003
Pages: 327
Edition: New Ed
Rating:
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
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2 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Spinifex Press
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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