Temporary People by Deepak Unnikrishnan

Temporary People

Deepak Unnikrishnan

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Guest workers of the United Arab Emirates embody multiple worlds and identities and long for home. In the United Arab Emirates, foreign nationals constitute over 80 percent of the population. Brought in to construct the towering monuments to wealt...

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Moods

dark 50%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 30%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.48

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