Variations by Juliet Jacques

Variations

Juliet Jacques

323 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Variations is the debut short story collection from one of Britain’s most compelling voices, Juliet Jacques. Using fiction inspired by found material and real-life events, Variations explores the history of transgender Britain with lyrical, acerbi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 61%
informative 57%
challenging 42%
sad 28%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
funny 19%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

4.04

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