What We Kept to Ourselves by Nancy Jooyoun Kim

What We Kept to Ourselves

Nancy Jooyoun Kim

416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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This timely and surprising novel about a family’s search for answers following the disappearance of their mother from the New York Times bestselling author Nancy Jooyoun Kim explores “immigration, identity, love, and loss. A gorgeous, thrilling re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
mysterious 71%
sad 52%
reflective 49%
dark 39%
tense 34%
challenging 22%
hopeful 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.58

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