Crossing by Pajtim Statovci

Crossing

Pajtim Statovci with David Hackston (Translator)

257 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of My Cat Yugoslavia:  a powerful and darkly comedic new novel—part Hedwig and the Angry Inch,  part The Talented Mr. Ripley—that speaks to identity, war, exile, love, betrayal, and heartbreak. In the devastation of post-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 426 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 75%
dark 62%
challenging 52%
reflective 47%
tense 28%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 11%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 34% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 3% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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