You Know You Want This: "Cat Person" and Other Stories by Kristen Roupenian

You Know You Want This: "Cat Person" and Other Stories

Kristen Roupenian

240 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror short stories dark fast-paced

Description

"What's special about 'Cat Person, ' and the rest of the stories in You Know You Want This, is the author's expert control of language, character, story--her ability to write stories that feel told, and yet so unpretentious and accessible that we ...

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Moods

dark 94%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
mysterious 32%
funny 31%
emotional 22%
challenging 19%
sad 13%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

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