Vertical Motion by Can Xue

Vertical Motion

Can Xue with Karen Gernant (Translator), Chen Zeping (Translator)

186 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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"There's a new world master among us, and her name is Can Xue."--Robert CooverTwo young girls sneak onto the grounds of a hospital, where they find a disturbing moment of silence in a rose garden. A couple grows a plant that blooms underground, in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
challenging 66%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.47

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