We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman

We Play Ourselves

Jen Silverman

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary reflective slow-paced

Description

When Cass - a thirty something-year old queer playwright - receives a prestigious award, it seems as though her career is finally taking off. That is until she finds herself at the centre of a searing public shaming. Fleeing New York, Cass moves t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 562 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 55%
dark 36%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
hopeful 24%
sad 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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