Gods of Want: Stories by K-Ming Chang

Gods of Want: Stories

K-Ming Chang

205 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Startling stories center the bodies, memories, myths, and relationships of Asian American women in “a voracious, probing collection, proof of how exhilarating the short story can be” (The New York Times Book Review)—from the National Book Award “5...

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Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 56%
emotional 48%
challenging 47%
mysterious 45%
funny 33%
sad 23%
tense 18%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 26%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 29% | No: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.84

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