Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

Chouette

Claire Oshetsky

256 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional medium-paced
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Chouette by Claire Oshetsky is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally charged, unconventional explorations of parenthood and identity, blending dark magical realism with raw, unflinching examinations of love and sacrifice.

Description

An exhilarating, provocative novel of motherhood in extremisTiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. “You think this baby is going to be like you, but it’s not like you at all,” she warns him. “This baby is an owl-baby.”When Chouette is born sm...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 1,915 reviews

Moods

dark: 79%

emotional: 65%

challenging: 48%

reflective: 43%

mysterious: 40%

tense: 35%

sad: 28%

funny: 13%

adventurous: 9%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 5%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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