Gordo by Jaime Cortez

Gordo

Jaime Cortez

225 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Shedding profound natural light on the inner lives of migrant workers, Jaime Cortez’s debut collection ushers in a new era of American literature that gives voice to a marginalized generation of migrant workers in the West. The first-ever collecti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 73%
emotional 69%
lighthearted 34%
sad 34%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 12%
tense 12%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

4.21

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