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Passing Strange by Ellen Klages

3 reviews

kmhst25's review against another edition

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hopeful mysterious relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Passing Strange is what I like to call Wouldn’t It Be Nice literature. The author appears to have thought: wouldn’t it be nice to write a story about San Francisco in the 40s? A lesbian love story? Something with a little magic and chalk pastels? 

The problem with Wouldn’t It Be Nice literature is that it doesn’t really go anywhere. The author’s not writing for the plot, but for the happy little ideas they had in their head. It falls flat, because the author is too busy telling you about their pet loves to tell you a full fledged story. 

This is half a story that I think you’re only really going to enjoy if you also happen to fall in love with the author’s pet loves and aren’t particularly looking for a plot.
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alisonfaith426's review

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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caidyn's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I've had this on my list for ages and it's a good read. I liked how it focused on the queer past and included some fantasy towards the end. Solid read. I'd revisit it.
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