An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon

An Ordinary Wonder

Buki Papillon

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

My name is Otolorin. I've been called monster. Within dark valleys of flesh I defy the given - a snake curled in upon itself, two-in-one, mythical and shunned. Yet, in that magic place between worlds, in the realm where the great mother gives milk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 62%
sad 59%
challenging 58%
inspiring 49%
reflective 47%
dark 35%
informative 34%
tense 29%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 12%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.27

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