Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

Chouette

Claire Oshetsky

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional medium-paced

Description

When Chouette is born, Tiny’s husband and family are devastated by her condition and strange appearance. Doctors tell them to expect the worst. Chouette won’t learn to walk; she never speaks; she lashes out when frightened and causes chaos in publ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 63%
challenging 50%
reflective 42%
mysterious 41%
tense 35%
sad 27%
funny 11%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 24% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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