Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita

Tropic of Orange

Karen Tei Yamashita with Sesshu Foster (Contributor)

264 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

An apocalypse of race, class and culture fanned by the media and the harsh L.A. sunIrreverently juggling magical realism, film noir, hip-hop, and chicanismo, Tropic of Orange takes place in a Los Angeles where the homeless, gangsters, infant organ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 467 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
mysterious 57%
challenging 51%
adventurous 35%
emotional 35%
funny 28%
tense 24%
dark 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
informative 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.45

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