The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
The Family Chao
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Lan Samantha Chang
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The Family Chao

Lan Samantha Chang

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

For years, the residents of Lake Haven, Wisconsin ignored the whispered troubles about the Chao family, if only to keep eating at the best restaurant in town.

Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 62%
emotional 55%
tense 39%
reflective 35%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
funny 12%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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