Mona by Pola Oloixarac

Mona

Pola Oloixarac with Adam Morris (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Mona, a Peruvian writer based in California, presents a tough and sardonic exterior. She likes drugs and cigarettes, and when she learns that she is something of an anthropological curiosity—a woman writer of color treasured at her university for ...

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Moods

dark 87%
reflective 49%
mysterious 47%
challenging 43%
tense 37%
funny 32%
emotional 28%
sad 16%
adventurous 7%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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