What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

What is Not Yours is Not Yours

Helen Oyeyemi

325 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

The key to a house, the key to a heart, the key to a secret—Oyeyemi’s keys not only unlock elements of her characters’ lives, they promise further labyrinths on the other side. In “Books and Roses” one special key opens a library, a garden, and cl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
reflective 48%
challenging 45%
adventurous 31%
dark 30%
funny 26%
emotional 21%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 39% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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