Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Erikson Pasaribu

Happy Stories, Mostly

Norman Erikson Pasaribu with Tiffany Tsao (Translator)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

151 pages | first published 2020

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Playful, shape-shifting and emotionally charged, Happy Stories, Mostly is a collection of twelve stories that queer the norm. Inspired by Simone Weil’s concept of ‘decreation’, and often drawing on Batak and Christian cultural elements, these tale...
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Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 75%
sad 48%
funny 29%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
dark 20%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
tense 6%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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