The Thick and the Lean by Chana Porter

The Thick and the Lean

Chana Porter

374 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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In Lambda Award finalist Chana Porter’s highly anticipated new novel, an aspiring chef, a cyberthief, and a kitchen maid each break free of a society that wants to constrain them.In the quaint religious town of Seagate, abstaining from food brings...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 47%
emotional 41%
dark 38%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 24%
mysterious 19%
tense 19%
sad 16%
funny 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 17%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 34% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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