Ayiti by Roxane Gay

Ayiti

Roxane Gay

173 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

From New York Times-bestselling powerhouse Roxane Gay, Ayiti is a powerful collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience.In Ayiti, a married couple seeking boat passage to America prepares to leave their homeland. A young woman procures a v...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 70%
dark 42%
sad 41%
challenging 31%
hopeful 21%
tense 16%
informative 14%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 32%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 22% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.27

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