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Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

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Genres Featured In Middlesex

Literary Fiction (Dominant)
Historical Fiction (Prominent)
Family Saga (Major)
Coming-of-Age (Major)
Drama (Prominent)
LGBTQ+ (Dominant)

Themes Featured In Middlesex

Identity (Central)
Family and Heritage (Significant)
Self-Discovery (Significant)
Cultural Conflict (Noticable)

Tones In Middlesex

Reflective (Very Strong)
Melancholic (Strong)
Nostalgic (Moderate)
Humorous (Noticable)
Insightful (Strong)
Poignant (Moderate)
Sympathetic (Moderate)

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