No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal

No One Can Pronounce My Name

Rakesh Satyal

400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

A Humorous And Tender Multigenerational Novel About Immigrants And Outsiders—Those Trying To Find Their Place In American Society And Within Their Own Families.In a suburb outside Cleveland, a community of Indian Americans has settled into lives t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 454 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 62%
reflective 53%
funny 40%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 18%
sad 12%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
dark 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.77

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