Something Strange, Like Hunger: Short Stories by Malika Moustadraf

Something Strange, Like Hunger: Short Stories

Malika Moustadraf

fiction short stories challenging dark fast-paced

176 pages | first published 2022

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Malika Moustadraf is a cult feminist icon in contemporary Moroccan literature, celebrated for her uncompromising depiction of life on the margins. Something Strange, Like Hunger presents Moustadraf’s collected short fiction: haunting, visceral st...
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Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 60%
emotional 48%
challenging 44%
sad 34%
tense 18%
funny 10%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.89

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