The Embassy of Cambodia by Zadie Smith

The Embassy of Cambodia

Zadie Smith

18 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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'The fact is, if we followed the history of every little country in the world - in its dramatic as well as its quiet times - we would have no space left in which to live our own lives or apply ourselves to our necessary tasks, never mind indulge i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 23%
sad 22%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 24%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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