Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan

Smart Ovens for Lonely People

Elizabeth Tan

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Conspiracies, memes, and therapies of various efficacy underpin this beguiling short-story collection from Elizabeth Tan.In the titular story, a cat-shaped oven tells a depressed woman she doesn't have to be sorry anymore. A Yourtopia Bespoke Terr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 72%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 36%
challenging 32%
lighthearted 32%
dark 30%
emotional 22%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 14% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 18% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.11

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