Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita

Tropic of Orange

Karen Tei Yamashita

268 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Irreverently juggling magical realism, film noir, hip hop, and chicanismo, Karen Yamashita presents an L.A. where the homeless, gangsters, infant organ entrepreneurs, and Hollywood collide on a stretch of highway struck by disaster. The Harbor Fre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
mysterious 56%
challenging 50%
adventurous 34%
emotional 34%
funny 27%
tense 25%
dark 20%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
informative 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.45

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