Crossing by Pajtim Statovci

Crossing

Pajtim Statovci with David Hackston (Translator)

257 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Steeped in a rich heritage of bewitching Albanian myth and legend, Crossing is a deeply timely and deeply necessary novel about war, exile, and identity in all its complex permutations.  After the death of his father, a young boy named Bujar grows...

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Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 74%
dark 61%
challenging 52%
reflective 49%
tense 26%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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