Vertical Motion by Can Xue

Vertical Motion

Can Xue with Karen Gernant (Translator), Chen Zeping (Translator)

186 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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"There's a new world master among us, and her name is Can Xue."--Robert CooverTwo young girls sneak onto the grounds of a hospital, where they find a disturbing moment of silence in a rose garden. A couple grows a plant that blooms underground, in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
mysterious 71%
reflective 57%
dark 42%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.46

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