Temporary by Hilary Leichter

Temporary

Hilary Leichter

184 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

Description

EIGHTEEN BOYFRIENDS, TWENTY-THREE JOBS, AND ONE GHOST WHO OCCASIONALLY POPS IN TO GIVE ADVICE: TEMPORARY CASTS A HILARIOUS AND TENDER EYE TOWARD THE STRUGGLE FOR HAPPINESS UNDER LATE CAPITALISM.In Temporary, a young woman’s workplace is the size o...

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Moods

funny 76%
adventurous 64%
reflective 55%
lighthearted 34%
mysterious 24%
emotional 21%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
sad 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 34% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 31% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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