Temporary People by Deepak Unnikrishnan

Temporary People

Deepak Unnikrishnan

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Guest workers of the United Arab Emirates embody multiple worlds and identities and long for home. In the United Arab Emirates, foreign nationals constitute over 80 percent of the population. Brought in to construct the towering monuments to wealt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
dark 42%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.47

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