Mãn by Kim Thúy

Mãn

Kim Thúy with Sheila Fischman (Translator)

Mãn

Kim Thúy with Sheila Fischman (Translator)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

139 pages | first published 2013

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Mãn has three mothers: the one who gives birth to her in wartime, the nun who plucks her from a vegetable garden, and her beloved Maman, who becomes a spy to survive. Seeking security for her grown daughter, Maman finds Mãn a husband–a lonely Vie...
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Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 73%
sad 46%
relaxing 23%
hopeful 20%
challenging 13%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 23%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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