Deceit and Other Possibilities: Stories by Vanessa Hua

Deceit and Other Possibilities: Stories

Vanessa Hua

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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" A] searing debut." --O, The Oprah Magazine In her powerful collection, first published in 2016 and now featuring new stories, Vanessa Hua gives voice to immigrant families navigating a shifting America. Tied to their ancestral and adopted homela...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 75%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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