Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan

Smart Ovens for Lonely People

Elizabeth Tan

249 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced
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Conspiracies, memes, and therapies of various efficacy underpin this beguiling short-story collection from Elizabeth Tan.In the titular story, a cat-shaped oven tells a depressed woman she doesn’t have to be sorry anymore. A Yourtopia Bespoke Terr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
reflective 68%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 35%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 29%
dark 27%
emotional 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 18% | Character: 13% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.06

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