I Would Be Doing This Anyway by Jia Tolentino

I Would Be Doing This Anyway

Currency #2

Jia Tolentino

27 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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A razor-sharp short story about anonymity, mutual deception, and the perils of overexposure—debut fiction by Jia Tolentino, the New York Times bestselling author of Trick Mirror. With the pandemic looming, a listless social media editor accepts...

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Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
funny 37%
dark 27%
tense 18%
emotional 13%
mysterious 13%
challenging 11%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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