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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