Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita

Tropic of Orange

Karen Tei Yamashita with Sesshu Foster (Contributor)

264 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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An apocalypse of race, class and culture fanned by the media and the harsh L.A. sunIrreverently juggling magical realism, film noir, hip-hop, and chicanismo, Tropic of Orange takes place in a Los Angeles where the homeless, gangsters, infant organ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
mysterious 55%
challenging 48%
adventurous 32%
emotional 32%
funny 25%
tense 23%
dark 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
informative 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8% | 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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