Temporary by Hilary Leichter

Temporary

Hilary Leichter

184 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

Description

EIGHTEEN BOYFRIENDS, TWENTY-THREE JOBS, AND ONE GHOST WHO OCCASIONALLY POPS IN TO GIVE ADVICE: TEMPORARY CASTS A HILARIOUS AND TENDER EYE TOWARD THE STRUGGLE FOR HAPPINESS UNDER LATE CAPITALISM.In Temporary, a young woman’s workplace is the size o...

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Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 62%
reflective 52%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 25%
emotional 18%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 32% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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