China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh

China Mountain Zhang

Maureen F. McHugh

336 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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"A first novel this good gives every reader a chance to share in the pleasure of discovery; to my mind, Ms. McHugh's achievement recalls the best work of Delany and Robinson without being in the least derivative." --The New York TimesImmediately r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
challenging 34%
emotional 34%
dark 24%
hopeful 24%
tense 20%
adventurous 18%
sad 18%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.0

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