We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons

We Were the Universe

Kimberly King Parsons

288 pages first pub 2024 (view editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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A young mother, in denial after the death of her sister, navigates the dizzying landscapes of desire, guilt, and grief in this darkly comic, highly anticipated debut novel from Kimberly King Parsons, author of the story collection, Black Light (lo...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 535 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 67%

funny: 52%

dark: 47%

sad: 45%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 11%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 9%

mysterious: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
91% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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