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 stunning, incandescent new novel that speaks to identity, war, exile, love, betrayal, and heartbreak The death of head of state Enver Hoxha and the loss of his father leave Bujar growing up in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 76%
dark 61%
challenging 52%
reflective 49%
tense 30%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 34% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 41% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 3% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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