Rubyfruit Jungle

Good.

I liked this book, it wasn't the best I ever read, but it's story was entertaining and moved along at a good pace. The charcters were interesting and full of depth. I disagree this is only for over 35, I'm 20 years under that mark, and I was able to enjoy it.

An amazing, funny novel, nothing I expected. Steers away from butch&femme thank goodness.

At first I was scared that this book would scare me off, as I hate reading books where plots take place in the 50s-60s. All I can imagine are bad hair do's, ancient clothes, and just plain boredom. It didn't help either that this book was published 15 years before I was born. But as I read the first few pages, I found myself laughing out loud at my local B&N. Even though some of the years were mentioned, with the aid of the hilarious sarcastic humor Rita Mae Brown expresses through her characters, it did not phase my interests, and it was easy to imagine everything took place in recent years. I read earlier reviews, and I disagree with some. I'm only 20 and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is NOT one for only 35+. Also, those who are looking for a book about beautiful feminine lesbians together that actually has humor and laughs, and not the sterotypical butch and femme love stories that are serious and always end up sad or all about sex, this is the one for you. I've spent forever to find one! This was my first time FINISHING a lesbian fiction, and my first time reading a Rita Mae Brown novel She definitely did not disappoint!

Very good book

I brought this book, because it was part of a reading assignment for my class. I really enjoyed this book, it made me laugh and cry. Very good and powerful story.

disappointing

i bought this book because it is always talked about as one of the best lesbian novels ever. i'm sorry to say i found it to be boring and average. for me, it did not stand out as a great book at all. maybe i have a short attention span. all i know is that i would not recommend this book to anyone under 35.

Awesome

Hilarious and insightful! This book will keep you holding on; the lead character is absolutely amazing. I love it.

loved it!

It was the first lesbian book I read. then I went and bought more of her books. I could have read more. I didn't want to put it down.

The best book ever!!!!!!!!!!

When I started to read this book I thought it was dull. The she came more a live. I could not stop reading it. I don't read books unless I have to for school but my step mom wanted me to and I could not put it down. I came out last year I was 16 years old. Some people have been real nice I get looks sometimes but I don't care I am who I am. My mom did not like it one bit she said I was going to hell. but I don't care what she says I know she still loves me and thats all that matters.

I love the character of Molly Bolt!

I finished this book in a day, it was so good. I have read many books and I have to say I enjoyed this book so much, I didn't want it to end. I could have read 400 more pages easily. The character of Molly Bolt is definitely one of my favorite fictional characters that I've had the pleasure of reading about. I related to her in many different ways. She is the kind of girl that I find fascinating. Rita Mae Brown is a tremendous talent and I absolutely loved this book. Anyone who hasn't read it, definitely needs to read this book. And I will definitely be reading more of Brown's work. Great Book! Couldn't put it down, each page was beyond exciting and entertaining. Very relatable.

A Must Read!!!!! -Dont judge a book by its cover

When I first saw the cover of the book I did not expect much; but I must admit that the author blew me away. When you read the book you feel like you are apart of the story; you almost feel like the charecters are talking to you. A great peice of literature!! I only wish that ohers wrote books like this one.

Terrific

This is a coming of age novel that stands above the rest! it doens't follow the usual formula and instead pulls the reader in with wit and a great main character.

lover of fine reading

I dont have much to say but I think I should at least say that this book was great even on the second read. I usually read books twice and then on to the next book. But I think on this on I will have to read this one again it was so interesting.

A thought

I was never really one to willingly read anything on my own but when I came here and read a little about this book I was hooked. When I got it I couldn't put it down. I am a writer and I can attribute some of my greatest inspirations to this book. It also helped me to understand my first love and why she did some of the things she did. I felt for the people in this book because I began to see them as real representations of people in my life. You will dread finding the last page. I don't know if there is a sequel but I hope there is or that she is thinking of writing one soon.

Queen of it all

I have read other books as an adolescent identity searching, including: The Revolution of Little Girls, Am I Blue?, Annie on My Mind, and Terminal Velocity, but this one is the premiere of identity fiction. This is the climactic book.

One of the Realist Stories I Have Ever Read

This is one of the best books out there. The way that Ria Mae Brown writes is absolutely amazing. The story is so real. It's not like one of those stupid books where best friends kiss once, and then spend the rest of the book trying to figure out if they are gay, and they leave each other. No, it's a fasnicating story about a young woman who doesn't give a damn about what anyone else thinks, which is a wonderful quality. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read an inspiring book.

Rubyfruit is real, raw, and righteous.

I was pleasantly surprised by Brown's literary style and the overall content of this book. It allowed me to get in touch with myself and to better relate to those around me. I simply fell in love with the main character, in spite of herself.

A Story Worth Reading

This is a wonderful book for coming of age gay teenagers. This story revolves around a determined and couragous girl that wants to break the barriers that restrict women and the gay society from being heard. Molly, the main character, is very strongwilled from the beginning as a young child in a male-dominated town/society, to the end. She provides the reader to exam their judgements on gay women in society. Molly, throughout the book, sticks to her position of where she is in society and her life up till the end of the book.

Amazingly written

Not exactly the best of Rita but still powerful nevertheless.

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