Crossing by Pajtim Statovci

Crossing

Pajtim Statovci with David Hackston (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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From the acclaimed author of My Cat Yugoslavia: a stunning, incandescent new novel that speaks to identity, war, exile, love, betrayal, and heartbreak The death of head of state Enver Hoxha and the loss of his father leave Bujar growing up in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 75%
dark 67%
challenging 48%
reflective 48%
tense 29%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 37% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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