Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan

Exciting Times

Naoise Dolan

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary funny reflective medium-paced

242 pages | first published 2020

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An intimate, bracingly intelligent debut novel about a millennial Irish expat who becomes entangled in a love triangle with a male banker and a female lawyerAva, newly arrived in Hong Kong from Dublin, spends her days teaching English to rich chil...
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Summary of 10953 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
funny 51%
emotional 41%
lighthearted 19%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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