The Parking Lot Attendant
The Parking Lot Attendant
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Parking Lot Attendant by Nafkote Tamirat, an unnamed teenage girl recounts her experiences with Ayale, a charismatic and influential parking lot attendant in Boston. Through their relationship, she becomes entangled in a mysterious community on an unnamed island, navigating themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of loyalty and trust.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Parking Lot Attendant by Nafkote Tamirat is praised for its unique narrative and compelling exploration of identity and community. The prose is often highlighted as incisive and nuanced. However, some critics find the plot meandering and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking read despite pacing issues.
Who Should Read The Parking Lot Attendant?
Readers who enjoy The Parking Lot Attendant by Nafkote Tamirat would likely appreciate nuanced narratives with themes of identity, diaspora, and mystery. Comparable to Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, this novel resonates with those drawn to complex characters and socio-political exploration.
1,991 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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