The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate by Ted Chiang

The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate

Ted Chiang

60 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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In medieval Baghdad, a penniless man is brought before the most powerful man in the world, the caliph himself, to tell his story. It begins with a walk in the bazaar, but soon grows into a tale unlike any other told in the caliph's empire. It's a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
adventurous 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 29%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 11%
challenging 8%
sad 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.34

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