The Thick and the Lean by Chana Porter

The Thick and the Lean

Chana Porter

374 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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In Lambda Award finalist Chana Porter’s highly anticipated new novel, an aspiring chef, a cyberthief, and a kitchen maid each break free of a society that wants to constrain them.In the quaint religious town of Seagate, abstaining from food brings...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
challenging 46%
dark 39%
emotional 39%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 23%
tense 19%
mysterious 18%
sad 16%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 19%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 34% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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