Chemistry by Weike Wang

Chemistry

Weike Wang with Julia Whelan

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Named by The Washington Post as a Notable Work of Fiction in 2017 and by Entertainment Weekly as a Best Debut Novel of 2017Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Ann Patchett on PBS NewsHour, Minnesota Public Radio, Maris Kreizman, and The Morning News...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,975 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 65%
funny 49%
sad 31%
hopeful 19%
dark 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 9%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 33%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.78

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