No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal

No One Can Pronounce My Name

Rakesh Satyal

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

In a suburb outside Cleveland, a community of Indian Americans has settled into lives that straddle the divide between Eastern and Western cultures. For some, America is a bewildering and alienating place where coworkers can’t pronounce your name ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 57%
reflective 54%
funny 37%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 22%
sad 11%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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