Flamingo by Rachel Elliott

Flamingo

Rachel Elliott

387 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

A novel of love, homelessness, and learning to be fearless In the garden, there were three flamingos. Not real flamingos, but real emblems, real gateways to a time when life was impossibly good. They were mascots, symbols of hope. Something for a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 75%
hopeful 60%
lighthearted 36%
funny 27%
sad 20%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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