Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel

Tell Me How to Be

Neel Patel

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Lost in the jungle of Los Angeles, Akash Amin is filled with shame. Shame for liking men. Shame for wanting to be a songwriter. Shame for not being like his perfect brother. Shame for his alcoholism. And most of all, shame for what happened with t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 76%
sad 54%
hopeful 35%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
dark 14%
inspiring 13%
funny 12%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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