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192 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316422123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Description
Named one of The New York Times' "7 New Books to Watch Out for in April," this revelatory debut story collection from O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa honors characters struggling to find their bearings far from home, even as they do ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,587 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
funny 17%
hopeful 17%
dark 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 11%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 20% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Sexual content, GriefModerate
Xenophobia, Death, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia192 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316422123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Description
Named one of The New York Times' "7 New Books to Watch Out for in April," this revelatory debut story collection from O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa honors characters struggling to find their bearings far from home, even as they do ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,587 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
funny 17%
hopeful 17%
dark 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 11%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 20% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual content, GriefModerate
Xenophobia, Death, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia