Ayiti by Roxane Gay

Ayiti

Roxane Gay

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

173 pages | first published 2011

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From New York Times-bestselling powerhouse Roxane Gay, Ayiti is a powerful collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience.In Ayiti, a married couple seeking boat passage to America prepares to leave their homeland. A young woman procures a v...
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Summary of 1426 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 69%
dark 42%
sad 41%
challenging 32%
hopeful 21%
informative 16%
tense 15%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 8%
funny 7%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 32%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 22% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 21% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.26

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