You Are Not A Stranger Here by Adam Haslett

You Are Not A Stranger Here

Adam Haslett

240 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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In one of the most acclaimed fiction debuts in years, Adam Haslett explores the lives that appear shuttered by loss and discovers entire worlds hidden inside them. An ageing inventor, burning with manic creativity, tries to reconcile with his estr...

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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 485 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 79%

sad: 79%

dark: 58%

tense: 29%

challenging: 25%

funny: 16%

inspiring: 16%

hopeful: 8%

mysterious: 8%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
68% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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