Peaces: A Novel by Helen Oyeyemi

Peaces: A Novel

Helen Oyeyemi

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ magical realism adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Otto and Xavier Shin declare their love, an aunt gifts them a trip on a sleeper train to mark their new commitment—and to get them out of her house. Setting off with their pet mongoose, Otto and Xavier arrive at their sleepy local train stat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
challenging 50%
adventurous 46%
reflective 30%
funny 29%
dark 17%
tense 13%
emotional 11%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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