Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

350 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A collection of stories explores revelatory ideas and second chances in such tales as, "In the Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," "Exhalation," and "The Lifecycle of Software Objects."

Community Reviews Summary of 10,275 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 49%
mysterious 31%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 28%
hopeful 23%
informative 22%
dark 16%
sad 7%
funny 5%
tense 4%
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: 39% | Yes: 28% | 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: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.29

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