Home Remedies by Xuan Juliana Wang

Home Remedies

Xuan Juliana Wang

227 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In twelve stunning stories of love, family, and identity, Xuan Juliana Wang’s debut collection captures the unheard voices of an emerging generation. Young, reckless, and catapulted toward uncertain futures, here is the new face of Chinese youth o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 52%
dark 38%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
sad 28%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 18% | No: 18% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.71

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