Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

Chouette

Claire Oshetsky

241 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional medium-paced
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Description

A fierce, dark fable about motherhood that will grip you in its talons and never let goTiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. ‘It’s not yours,’ she tells him. ‘This baby will be an owl-baby.’ Tiny’s always been an outsider, and she knows her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 64%
challenging 49%
reflective 44%
mysterious 41%
tense 35%
sad 28%
funny 12%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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