Shoko's Smile: Stories by Choi Eunyoung

Shoko's Smile: Stories

Choi Eunyoung with Sung Ryu (Translator)

261 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A bestselling and award-winning debut collection from one of South Korea’s most prominent young writers.In crisp, unembellished prose, Eun-young Choi paints intimate portraits of the lives of young women in South Korea, balancing the personal with...

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Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 82%
sad 60%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.04

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