The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories by Jamil Jan Kochai

The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories

Jamil Jan Kochai

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A luminous new collection of stories from a young writer who “has brought his culture’s rich history, mythology, and lyricism to American letters.” —Sandra CisnerosPen/Hemingway finalist Jamil Jan Kochai ​breathes life into his contemporary Afghan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 69%
dark 67%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
funny 22%
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 4% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.07

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