The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories: A Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation by Yu Chen
The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories: A Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation
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The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories: A Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation

Yu Chen with Regina Kanyu Wang

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
adventurous 61%
informative 43%
challenging 34%
mysterious 29%
emotional 27%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | N/A: 12% | Character: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 17% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 15% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.98

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