Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

Chouette

Claire Oshetsky

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional medium-paced
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When Chouette is born, Tiny’s husband and family are devastated by her condition and strange appearance. Doctors tell them to expect the worst. Chouette won’t learn to walk; she never speaks; she lashes out when frightened and causes chaos in publ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,232 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 64%
challenging 49%
reflective 44%
mysterious 41%
tense 35%
sad 28%
funny 12%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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