Mona by Pola Oloixarac

Mona

Pola Oloixarac with Adam Morris (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective medium-paced
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Mona, a Peruvian writer based in California, presents a tough and sardonic exterior. She likes drugs and cigarettes, and when she learns that she is something of an anthropological curiosity—a woman writer of color treasured at her university for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,403 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 50%
reflective 46%
challenging 39%
tense 35%
emotional 27%
funny 27%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.38

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