The Membranes by Chi Ta-wei

The Membranes

Chi Ta-wei with Ari Larissa Heinrich (Translator)

158 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

It is the late twenty-first century, and Momo is the most celebrated dermal care technician in all of T City. Humanity has migrated to domes at the bottom of the sea to escape devastating climate change. The world is dominated by powerful media co...

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Moods

reflective 71%
mysterious 66%
dark 51%
challenging 48%
emotional 28%
sad 23%
tense 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 31% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 24% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.14

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