Mãn by Kim Thúy

Mãn

Kim Thúy

143 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Mãn has three mothers: the one who gives birth to her in wartime, the nun who plucks her from a vegetable garden, and her beloved Maman, who becomes a spy to survive. Seeking security for her grown daughter, Maman finds Mãn a husband - a lonely Vi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 497 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 75%
sad 41%
relaxing 22%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 39%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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