This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz

This Is How You Lose Her

Junot Díaz

217 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Finalist for the 2012 National Book AwardA Time and People Top 10 Book of 2012Finalist for the 2012 Story PrizeChosen as a notable or best book of the year by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The LA Times, Newsday, Barnes & Noble, Ama...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,255 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 65%
sad 45%
funny 38%
dark 25%
tense 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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