Overstaying by Ariane Koch

Overstaying

Ariane Koch with Damion Searls (Translator), Jonathan Pelham (Illustrator)

208 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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An isolated woman clashes with an enigmatic visitor in this funny, jagged parable about integration, difference and hospitalityAn isolated young woman living in a small Swiss town decides to take in a mysterious stranger, known only as ‘the visito...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 62%
fast 25%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.93

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