Kaleidoscope by Cecily Wong

Kaleidoscope

Cecily Wong

302 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A dazzling and heartfelt novel about the disorientation of grief, the hollowness of the American Dream, and the bravery of rebuilding one's identity, as the remaining daughter of a self-made Chinese-American dynasty sets off across the world to de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 65%
sad 60%
adventurous 28%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 28%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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