Em by Kim Thúy

Em

Kim Thúy with Sheila Fischman (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad fast-paced
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Description

Longlisted Dublin Literary Award 2023A novel of the emotional intricacies of trauma and exile, from the author of international bestselling RuEmma-Jade and Louis are born into the havoc of the Vietnam War. Orphaned, saved and cared for by adults c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 69%
sad 64%
informative 55%
dark 47%
challenging 32%
hopeful 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.14

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