The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang

The Family Chao

Lan Samantha Chang

301 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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An acclaimed storyteller returns with “a gorgeous and gripping literary mystery” that explores “family, betrayal, passion, race, culture and the American Dream” (Jean Kwok). The residents of Haven, Wisconsin, have dined on the Fine Chao Resta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,166 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
dark 61%
emotional 55%
tense 40%
reflective 36%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
funny 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.37

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