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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
I listened to this on Levar Burton reads and it was beautiful, the talent in writing this author has is immense! I easily could see the animals and loved the magic.It’s wonderful and heartbreaking and thought provoking.
emotional
reflective
sad
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
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Heartbreaking. Such a short story to pack such punch.
5/5 - Ken Liu has truly done it with 'The Paper Menagerie': it's a story that has affected me in a way that few others have. As someone who is always searching for books that can elicit strong emotions, this short story really hit the mark as it brought me to tears.
Liu explores the internal conflict of growing up with a background in both American and Chinese culture in many of his works, but here the result is truly heart-wrenching.
'The Paper Menagerie' can be compared to the very best of Pixar films in terms of its ability to captivate and move with a heartfelt story. It's difficult to describe just how powerful it is, and I highly recommend this short story to anyone who is looking for a deeply emotional literary experience.
Liu explores the internal conflict of growing up with a background in both American and Chinese culture in many of his works, but here the result is truly heart-wrenching.
'The Paper Menagerie' can be compared to the very best of Pixar films in terms of its ability to captivate and move with a heartfelt story. It's difficult to describe just how powerful it is, and I highly recommend this short story to anyone who is looking for a deeply emotional literary experience.
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
fast-paced