10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World

Elif Shafak

312 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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'In the first minute following her death, Tequila Leila's consciousness began to ebb, slowly and steadily, like a tide receding from the shore. Her brain cells, having run out of blood, were now completely deprived of oxygen. But they did not shut...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,013 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 68%
sad 67%
dark 49%
challenging 28%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 15%
informative 13%
tense 12%
funny 11%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.11

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