Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation by Ken Liu

Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation

Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation #1

Ken Liu with Chen Qiufan, Xia Jia, Ma Boyong, Hao Jingfang, Tang Fei, Cheng Jingbo, Cixin Liu

397 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories speculative fiction adventurous medium-paced

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Award-winning translator and author Ken Liu presents a collection of short speculative fiction from China. Some stories have won awards; some have been included in various 'Year's Best' anthologies; some have been well reviewed by critics and read...

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Moods

reflective 72%
adventurous 55%
challenging 48%
mysterious 42%
informative 29%
dark 27%
emotional 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
tense 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 13% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 63% | N/A: 31% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 19% | No: 9%

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4.05

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