The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar

The Story Hour

Thrity Umrigar

336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An experienced psychologist, Maggie carefully maintains emotional distance from her patients. But when she meets a young Indian woman who tried to kill herself, her professional detachment disintegrates. Cut off from her family in India, Lakshmi i...

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Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 70%
sad 47%
challenging 29%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
funny 17%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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