Elsewhere: A Novel by Alexis Schaitkin

Elsewhere: A Novel

Alexis Schaitkin

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240 pages | first published 2022

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Richly emotive and darkly captivating, with elements of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and the imaginative depth of Margaret Atwood, Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin conjures a community in which girls become wives, wives become mothers and some of ...
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Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 69%
emotional 64%
dark 48%
sad 33%
challenging 26%
tense 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.79

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