The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate by Ted Chiang

The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate

Ted Chiang

60 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

This curious time-travel novella is a gracefully told lesson about accepting fate-or, as better suits this medieval Arabian setting, the will of Allah.A Baghdad merchant discovers an alchemical device that can send a traveler back in time 20 years...

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Community Reviews Summary of 570 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
adventurous 53%
mysterious 42%
emotional 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 15%
challenging 11%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.34

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