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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The older I get the more I appreciate short stories- the chance to read a wholly encapsulated world in a shorter time frame. Sometimes it can be hard to find the time to read a chapter book. But this book also reminded me about the art of the short story- some of Tan's stories in this collection are only two pages, and yet she will spin you a whole world in that.
If you liked "Friday Black" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, you'll find shades of that here, but with the added pleasure of being able to read about Australia and Asian-Australian perspectives. The tone also reminds me of "Why visit America" by Matthew Baker, but this is better than that collection... no wonder I had to return it to the library so quickly!
If you liked "Friday Black" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, you'll find shades of that here, but with the added pleasure of being able to read about Australia and Asian-Australian perspectives. The tone also reminds me of "Why visit America" by Matthew Baker, but this is better than that collection... no wonder I had to return it to the library so quickly!
A very quirky short story collection. Loads of pop culture and unforgettable cats.
Definitely not the TS Eliot kind of cats.
It won the 2020 Readings Prize and has been nominated for a number of other Australian prizes. It will be interesting to see how it goes.
Definitely not the TS Eliot kind of cats.
It won the 2020 Readings Prize and has been nominated for a number of other Australian prizes. It will be interesting to see how it goes.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Perfect choice for a reading rut - well-paced, compelling short stories punctuated with sharp and dry wit. Elements of magical realism which are just my cup of tea.