Black Wave by Michelle Tea

Black Wave

Michelle Tea

326 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction dystopian lgbtqia+ challenging reflective fast-paced
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"Wild, wickedly funny, and refreshingly relevant."—Elle"Raucous . . . [and] unapologetically raw."—New York TimesIt's 1999 in San Francisco, and as shockwaves of gentrification sweep through Michelle's formerly scruffy neighborhood, money troubles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 577 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 69%
emotional 53%
funny 53%
challenging 34%
adventurous 27%
mysterious 25%
tense 20%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 38% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.86

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