Gods of Want: Stories by K-Ming Chang

Gods of Want: Stories

K-Ming Chang

224 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In "Auntland," a steady stream of aunts adjust to American life by sneaking surreptitious kisses from women at temple, buying tubs of vanilla ice cream to prepare for citizenship tests, and hatching plans to name their daughter "Dog." In "The Chor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
reflective 63%
challenging 48%
emotional 47%
mysterious 43%
funny 35%
sad 25%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 29% | No: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.88

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