The Embassy of Cambodia by Zadie Smith

The Embassy of Cambodia

Zadie Smith

55 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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Revisiting the terrain of her acclaimed novel NW, The Embassy of Cambodia is another remarkable work of fiction from Zadie Smith. 'The fact is, if we followed the history of every little country in the world - in its dramatic as well as its quiet ...

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Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
informative 15%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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