The Sad Part Was by Prabda Yoon

The Sad Part Was

Prabda Yoon with Mui Poopoksakul (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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Description

In these witty, postmodern stories, Yoon riffs on pop culture, experiments with punctuation, flirts with sci-fi and, in a metafictional twist, mocks his own position as omnipotent author. Highly literary, his narratives offer an oblique reflection...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
funny 72%
lighthearted 44%
adventurous 36%
emotional 28%
dark 24%
mysterious 24%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.69

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