I Would Be Doing This Anyway by Jia Tolentino

I Would Be Doing This Anyway

Currency #2

Jia Tolentino

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

27 pages | first published 2021

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A razor-sharp short story about anonymity, mutual deception, and the perils of overexposure—debut fiction by Jia Tolentino, the New York Times bestselling author of Trick Mirror. With the pandemic looming, a listless social media editor accepts...
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Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
funny 40%
dark 32%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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