Lake Like a Mirror by Ho Sok Fong

Lake Like a Mirror

Ho Sok Fong with Natascha Bruce (Translator)

240 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism short stories adventurous dark reflective slow-paced
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By an author described by critics as "the most accomplished Malaysian writer, full stop," Lake Like a Mirror is a scintillating exploration of the lives of women buffeted by powers beyond their control. Squeezing themselves between the gaps of rab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

mysterious 64%
dark 58%
challenging 41%
reflective 41%
adventurous 23%
sad 17%
tense 17%
emotional 11%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%

Average rating

3.26

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