New Waves: A Novel by Kevin Nguyen
New Waves: A Novel
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Kevin Nguyen
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New Waves: A Novel

Kevin Nguyen

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A wry and poignant debut novel about a man’s search for true connection that is “both knowing and cutting, a satire of internet culture that is also a moving portrait of a lost human being” (Los Angeles Times). “A knowing and thought-provoking exp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
dark 34%
sad 30%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 24% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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