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 169 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 67%
challenging 41%
sad 32%
dark 30%
tense 23%
funny 13%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.26

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