L'Ambasciata di Cambogia by Zadie Smith

L'Ambasciata di Cambogia

Zadie Smith with Silvia Pareschi (Translator)

72 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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The Cambodian Embassy is surrounded by a high red brick wall and high above the tiled roof a shuttlecock can be seen constantly whizzing by. They play badminton in there, notes Fatou, who takes the bus right in front of the embassy gate every Mond...

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Community Reviews Summary of 915 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
informative 15%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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