Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan

Smart Ovens for Lonely People

Elizabeth Tan

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced
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Conspiracies, memes, and therapies of various efficacy underpin this beguiling short-story collection from Elizabeth Tan.In the titular story, a cat-shaped oven tells a depressed woman she doesn't have to be sorry anymore. A Yourtopia Bespoke Terr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
reflective 67%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 36%
lighthearted 34%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
emotional 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
tense 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 17% | Character: 14% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 22% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.05

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