Gods of Want: Stories by K-Ming Chang

Gods of Want: Stories

K-Ming Chang

224 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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In "Auntland," a steady stream of aunts adjust to American life by sneaking surreptitious kisses from women at temple, buying tubs of vanilla ice cream to prepare for citizenship tests, and hatching plans to name their daughter "Dog." In "The Chor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 56%
challenging 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 44%
funny 34%
sad 22%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.84

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