The Heartsick Diaspora and other stories by Elaine Chiew

The Heartsick Diaspora and other stories

Elaine Chiew

240 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced
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Set in different cities around the world, Elaine Chiew’s award-winning stories travel into the heart of the Singaporean and Malaysian Chinese diasporas to explore the lives of those torn between cultures and juggling divided selves. In the titl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.39

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