Where Reasons End by Yiyun Li

Where Reasons End

Yiyun Li

170 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A fearless writer confronts grief and transforms it into art, in a book of surprising beauty and love, a masterpiece by a master" (Elizabeth McCracken, Vanity Fair). Li has converted the messy and devastating stuff of life into a remarkable work ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,060 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 78%
sad 73%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
tense 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.76

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