Rubyfruit Jungle
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
246
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1950s
1973
Adult
18+ years
Rubyfruit Jungle is a coming-of-age novel by Rita Mae Brown that follows the life of Molly Bolt from her childhood in Coffee Hollow, Pennsylvania, to her adulthood in New York City, charting her experiences and growth as she navigates various relationships and societal challenges, ultimately striving to carve out her own path. The book includes sensitive topics such as mental disability, sexual trauma, and experiences of discrimination.
Humorous
Contemplative
Inspirational
Playful
Emotional
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Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown is celebrated for its groundbreaking portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes and strong, unapologetic heroine. Readers praise its humor and candidness but note occasional predictability in the plot. The narrative's raw energy and authenticity resonate, though some find the prose dated. Overall, it remains a poignant, influential work.
A reader who enjoys Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown likely appreciates poignant LGBTQ+ narratives and strong, rebellious female protagonists. Fans of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson or Fun Home by Alison Bechdel will find the same blend of humor, courage, and exploration of sexual identity compelling.
46,010 ratings
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246
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1950s
1973
Adult
18+ years
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