Ayiti by Roxane Gay

Ayiti

Roxane Gay

173 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 2,382 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
dark 42%
sad 42%
challenging 31%
hopeful 21%
tense 18%
inspiring 15%
informative 14%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 21% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 19%

Average rating

4.29

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