Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

350 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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"Exhalation by Ted Chiang is a collection of short stories that will make you think, grapple with big questions, and feel more human. The best kind of science fiction." --Barack Obama, via FacebookTHE UNIVERSE BEGAN AS AN ENORMOUS BREATH BEING HEL...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,907 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 49%
mysterious 32%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 28%
hopeful 23%
informative 22%
dark 16%
sad 7%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 7% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.29

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