In the Country by Mia Alvar

In the Country

Mia Alvar

368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

These nine globe-trotting, unforgettable stories from Mia Alvar, a remarkable new literary talent, vividly give voice to the women and men of the Filipino diaspora. Here are exiles, emigrants, and wanderers uprooting their families from the Philip...

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Community Reviews Summary of 497 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 78%
sad 43%
challenging 32%
informative 23%
tense 23%
dark 19%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 79%
slow 18%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 8%

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