Gods of Want: Stories by K-Ming Chang

Gods of Want: Stories

K-Ming Chang

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 2022

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In "Auntland," a steady stream of aunts adjust to American life by sneaking surreptitious kisses from women at temple, buying tubs of vanilla ice cream to prepare for citizenship tests, and hatching plans to name their daughter "Dog." In "The Chor...
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Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
dark 59%
challenging 51%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
funny 35%
tense 29%
sad 24%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 40%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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