Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

Chouette

Claire Oshetsky

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional medium-paced

Description

An exhilarating, provocative novel of motherhood in extremisTiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. “You think this baby is going to be like you, but it’s not like you at all,” she warns him. “This baby is an owl-baby.”When Chouette is born sm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 63%
challenging 50%
reflective 42%
mysterious 41%
tense 35%
sad 27%
funny 11%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 24% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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