You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat

You Exist Too Much

Zaina Arafat

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A “provocative and seductive debut” of desire and doubleness that follows the life of a young Palestinian American woman caught between cultural, religious, and sexual identities as she endeavors to lead an authentic life (O, The Oprah Magazine).O...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,686 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 78%
sad 35%
challenging 33%
dark 20%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
funny 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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