We Want What We Want: Stories by Alix Ohlin

We Want What We Want: Stories

Alix Ohlin

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

256 pages

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Thirteen glittering, surprising, darkly funny stories of people testing the boundaries of their lives, from the celebrated author of Dual Citizens. In the mordantly funny Money, Geography, Youth, Vanessa arrives home from a gap year volunteering i...
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Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
dark 50%
funny 31%
sad 31%
mysterious 18%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.99

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