Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel

Tell Me How to Be

Neel Patel

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2021

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 From rising star Neel Patel (“refreshing…defiant…consistently surprising” --New York Times), a darkly funny and heartbreaking debut novel about an Indian-American family confronting the secrets between themRenu Amin always seemed perfect: doting ...
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Summary of 316 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 79%
sad 51%
hopeful 28%
challenging 17%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
funny 12%
tense 12%
informative 4%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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