Shoko's Smile: Stories by Choi Eunyoung

Shoko's Smile: Stories

Choi Eunyoung with Jackie Chung (Narrator), Janet Song (Narrator), Greta Jung (Narrator)

7 hours, 6 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,744 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 82%
sad 58%
hopeful 17%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%

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: 49% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 10% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.06

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