Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Erikson Pasaribu

Happy Stories, Mostly

Norman Erikson Pasaribu with Tiffany Tsao (Translator)

150 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Playful, shape-shifting and emotionally charged, Happy Stories, Mostly is a collection of twelve stories that queer the norm. Inspired by Simone Weil’s concept of ‘decreation’, and often drawing on Batak and Christian cultural elements, these tale...

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Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 74%
sad 51%
dark 27%
challenging 25%
funny 21%
hopeful 17%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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