Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

Disorientation

Elaine Hsieh Chou

416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Disorientation is an uproarious and big-hearted satire – alive with sharp edges, immense warmth, and a cast of unforgettable characters – that asks: who gets to tell our stories?Twenty-nine-year-old PhD student Ingrid Yang is desperate to finish h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,788 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 61%
challenging 39%
emotional 31%
mysterious 28%
dark 24%
informative 22%
tense 21%
adventurous 17%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 20%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.12

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