The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

Ken Liu

480 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced
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From the title story's fantastical inter-dimensional assassins to the steampunk dystopia of "Grey Rabbit, Crimson Mare, Coal Leopard" burrowing through the ruins of a civilisation destroyed by a plague, from Black Mirror-esque tales of blockchain ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,329 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 68%
emotional 56%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 40%
sad 23%
inspiring 19%
tense 18%
hopeful 17%
informative 16%
funny 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 19%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 15% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 14% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.88

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