Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh

Homesick for Another World

Ottessa Moshfegh with Alyssa Bresnahan (Narrator), Richard Poe (Narrator)

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fiction contemporary short stories dark funny medium-paced

8 hours, 31 minutes | first published 2017

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An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our time.There's something eerily unsettling about Ottessa Moshfegh's stories, something almost dangerous, while also being delightful, and even laugh-out-loud f...
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Summary of 3587 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
reflective 40%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 29%
challenging 22%
sad 17%
emotional 16%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 24%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.49

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