You Can't Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin

You Can't Stay Here Forever

Katherine Lin

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Desperate to obliterate her past, a young widow flees California for the French Riviera in this compelling debut, a tale of loss, rebirth, modern friendship, and romance that blends Sally Rooney’s wryness and psychological insight with Emma Straub...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 63%
sad 45%
hopeful 18%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 17% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.28

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