We Want What We Want: Stories by Alix Ohlin

We Want What We Want: Stories

Alix Ohlin

256 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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Thirteen glittering, surprising, darkly funny stories of people testing the boundaries of their lives, from the celebrated author of Dual Citizens. In the mordantly funny Money, Geography, Youth, Vanessa arrives home from a gap year volunteering i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
sad 25%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 33% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.81

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