No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal

No One Can Pronounce My Name

Rakesh Satyal

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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In a suburb outside Cleveland, a community of Indian Americans has settled into lives that straddle the divide between Eastern and Western cultures. For some, America is a bewildering and alienating place where coworkers can’t pronounce your name ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
hopeful 58%
reflective 55%
funny 39%
inspiring 32%
lighthearted 20%
sad 9%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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