Ayiti by Roxane Gay

Ayiti

Roxane Gay

173 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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From New York Times-bestselling powerhouse Roxane Gay, Ayiti is a powerful collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience.In Ayiti, a married couple seeking boat passage to America prepares to leave their homeland. A young woman procures a v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,022 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 71%
sad 44%
dark 42%
challenging 31%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
inspiring 16%
informative 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 23% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 19%

Average rating

4.28

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