Mrs. Spring Fragrance and Other Writings by Sui Sin Far

Mrs. Spring Fragrance and Other Writings

Sui Sin Far

160 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown, portraying Chinese Americans as they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their new, hyphenated identities--a century before writers like Maxine Hong King...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 41%
informative 29%
adventurous 17%
dark 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 17%
sad 17%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 30% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.51

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