Human Blues by Elisa Albert

Human Blues

Elisa Albert

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

416 pages | first published 2022

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From an author whose writing has been praised as “blistering” (The New Yorker), “virtuosic” (The Washington Post), and “brilliant” (The New York Times) comes a provocative and entertaining novel about a woman who desperately wants a child but stru...
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Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
dark 77%
funny 77%
emotional 66%
reflective 22%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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