Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

Disorientation

Elaine Hsieh Chou

416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Description

An uproarious and bighearted satire – alive with sharp edges, immense warmth, and a cast of unforgettable characters – that asks: who gets to tell our stories? And how does the story change when we finally tell it ourselves?Twenty-nine-year-old Ph...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,815 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 29%
dark 24%
tense 22%
informative 21%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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