Shoplifting from American Apparel by Tao Lin

Shoplifting from American Apparel

Tao Lin

103 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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"Tao's writing ... has the force of the real.--Ben Lerner, author of The Topeka School This autobiographical novella is described by the author as "a shoplifting book about vague relationships," and "an ultimately life-affirming book about how th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
funny 27%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

2.83

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