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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In the title story (runner-up in the 2018 UK Bridport Prize) four Asian writers are flummoxed by the sexual shenanigans that start when a handsome young Asian writer joins their support group. In other stories, three Singaporean daughters welcome ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 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?

Character: 50% | A mix: 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

3.42

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