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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Description
An exquisite collection from a breathtakingly new voice--centered on a constellation of Korean American families, these stories announce the debut of a master of short fiction.A long-married couple is forced to confront their friend's painful past...
Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 44%
hopeful 24%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
dark 12%
funny 8%
tense 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 30% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Racism, PregnancyMinor
Alcohol, Sexism, Bullying
304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Description
An exquisite collection from a breathtakingly new voice--centered on a constellation of Korean American families, these stories announce the debut of a master of short fiction.A long-married couple is forced to confront their friend's painful past...
Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 44%
hopeful 24%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
dark 12%
funny 8%
tense 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 30% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Racism, PregnancyMinor
Alcohol, Sexism, Bullying