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
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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 505 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
reflective 57%
challenging 49%
emotional 47%
mysterious 44%
funny 34%
sad 23%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 26%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 15% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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