To pass the Bechdel Test, a book must have (i) at least two female characters who (ii) talk to each other about (iii) something other than a man/men.
No guarantees though, as most are added from memory.
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message 1: by Ballesaweston (new)

Ballesaweston The two female characters should have a name.


message 2: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Ballesaweston wrote: "The two female characters should have a name."

Yes!

And also not be overwhelmingly minor characters that they barely count, like those in the Harry Potter books.

I'd add "feature" instead of just "have" female characters to the description, and that would get rid of lots of books on this list (and therefore make it much more useful).


message 3: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl There's a new & improved test, or 'lens' if you will, but I don't remember it. Googling didn't get it for me (please you try) but it did get this, which is both funny and serious: The Women's Direction: /blog/we-should-scrap-the-bechdel-test


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