In the Country by Mia Alvar

In the Country

Mia Alvar

305 pages first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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These nine globe-trotting, unforgettable stories from Mia Alvar, a remarkable new literary talent, vividly give voice to the women and men of the Filipino diaspora. Here are exiles, emigrants, and wanderers uprooting their families from the Philip...

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Community Reviews Summary of 672 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 79%
sad 49%
challenging 36%
tense 27%
informative 24%
dark 23%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 6%
funny 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 74%
slow 24%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 24% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 41% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

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4.14

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