Monster in the Middle by Tiphanie Yanique

Monster in the Middle

Tiphanie Yanique

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Land of Love and Drowning, an electric new novel that maps the emotional inheritance of one couple newly in love. When Fly and Stela meet in 21st Century New York City, it seems like fate. He's a Black American...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 69%
challenging 41%
sad 36%
dark 30%
tense 25%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.3

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