You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat

You Exist Too Much

Zaina Arafat

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A “provocative and seductive debut” of desire and doubleness that follows the life of a young Palestinian American woman caught between cultural, religious, and sexual identities as she endeavors to lead an authentic life (O, The Oprah Magazine).O...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,329 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 80%
challenging 32%
sad 32%
dark 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 14%
funny 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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