Shtum by Jem Lester

Shtum

Jem Lester

9 hours, 17 minutes first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary psychology emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Description

The international literary triumph with rights sold in seven countries, Shtum is a powerhouse debut that untangles the complicated strands of personal identity, family history, and lapsed communication. Drawn from Jem Lester's experience of raisin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
challenging 54%
reflective 54%
sad 50%
hopeful 45%
funny 41%
informative 29%
inspiring 20%
tense 16%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 21%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.99

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