Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

292 pages first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"Exhalation by Ted Chiang is a collection of short stories that will make you think, grapple with big questions, and feel more human. The best kind of science fiction." --Barack Obama, via FacebookTHE UNIVERSE BEGAN AS AN ENORMOUS BREATH BEING HEL...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,745 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 50%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
emotional 26%
informative 24%
hopeful 21%
dark 15%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.29

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