The Prince of Mournful Thoughts and Other Stories by Caroline Kim

The Prince of Mournful Thoughts and Other Stories

Caroline Kim

222 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Winner of the 2020 Drue Heinz Literature PrizeExploring what it means to be human through the Korean diaspora, Caroline Kim's stories feature many voices. From a teenage girl in 1980's America, to a boy growing up in the middle of the Korean War, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
dark 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.17

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