Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan

Smart Ovens for Lonely People

Elizabeth Tan

249 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Conspiracies, memes, and therapies of various efficacy underpin this beguiling short-story collection from Elizabeth Tan.In the titular story, a cat-shaped oven tells a depressed woman she doesn’t have to be sorry anymore. A Yourtopia Bespoke Terr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
reflective 70%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 39%
dark 36%
challenging 34%
lighthearted 34%
emotional 19%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 9%
tense 7%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 17% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 19% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.12

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