ABSTRACT
Although the book’s protagonist is a lesbian, the work appeals to a broad audience. Brown always insisted that she wanted her novel to be read and enjoyed by everyone. The fact that Rubyfruit Jungle is a classic American rags-toriches story may account for some of its appeal. Molly Bolt, born poor and of uncertain parentage, makes it on her own in a life full of adventure. She has been compared to the quintessential American character Huck Finn.
