Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Rubyfruit Jungle
Book Review: An all-time favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in about 2 days because I couldn't put it down (which is very unusual for me). Every page is entertaining. Very funny and has that sense of "Oh my god, I've been there before".Book Review: An unique tale
Summary: 3 Stars
I've just recently finished this novel for a college class I'm in dealing with gender and sexualities. The novel tells the coming-of-age story of Molly Bolt in primarily the 50's. As a child adopted by a very poor southern couple, Molly comes to realize early in her life she's a lesbian and she doesn't intend to apologize for this. Despite her family situation, she'a very smart and witty girl and people are drawn to her. After being kicked out by her mother who discovered she's lesbian, she goes out on her own determined to be successful. I have to say like most other people in my class, I liked the character of Molly. She's smart, funny and witty. But, the book often seemed very unrealistic. Virtually every woman she meets that's her own age about ends up wanting to have sex with her once they discover she's lesbian. Now, I realize that must sound like an exaggeration, but if you read it you'll see it's not. The way in which she always ends up having sex with women is kind of hard to believe and some of her sexual encounters are comical. With all the sex she has and the gay people she meets, this book makes it seem like almost half the population is gay which I'm pretty sure isn't true, but these points shouldn't deter someone from reading the book if they're really interested. At one point, what's really weird is when Molly has sex with a woman who is a mother and her daughter finds out about it and starts to like Molly too and then wants to have sex with her own mother. That was even harder to believe.
But, the novel is easy reading and it's definitely something that's controversial. I can only imagine what people's reactions were to it when it came out. I think this book is worth reading since it's so simple and not particularly long. I have to say I do kind of have mixed feelings about it as one part of me feels like I'd never read it again and then another thinks the book was pretty good. I think this would be the kind of book it'd be fun to read with a friend and then discuss. I know there'd be plenty to discuss. So, even if you're only mildly interested, go ahead and pick this book up. It'll get you thinking and give you something to talk about.
Book Review: Awesome Book
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all I am not a person of many words so my review will be somewhat short. Quality not quantity.Rubyfruit Jungle was a grat book. It was a tad graphic, but that really did not bother me so much. I really like how the story went. Molly had such a hard life to begin with and her being a lesbian did not make it any better. Carrie was so mean to her and she did not accept Molly for the person she was. I am glad that things start to work out for Molly toward the end.
Book Review: Best summer read yet
Summary: 5 Stars
There's hardly enough words to describe this book, and the feeling you get whilst reading it. Just one of those books that rejuvenates your soul after you've finished it. It's funny that others should mention the fact that they had to hide the book from others -- I, unfortunately, had to do that too.. But it was worth all the trouble!!A definite must for those who enjoyed J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye
Book Review: Brilliant and beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a well-written jewel. Rita Mae Brown's dialogue and plot is interesting from the very first page. The book tells the story of a lower-class girl growing up, her learning about sex and dealing with her own homosexuality, leaving home and starting a life of her own, college, city life, dating, etc. The reader identifies with Molly through all of her hardships and celebrates with her through her joyous relationships. This book deals with lesbianism in a very realistic manner, but at the same time could appeal to heterosexual women and men of all types. It is a coming of age story that is simplistic, yet incredibly ... can i say perfect. It's a very short book, and easy weekend read for pure enjoyment. I'd highly recommend this book - to anyone.