Hunger by Lan Samantha Chang

192 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Nominated for numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and PEN Center USA-West's annual literary award, this debut collection by a young Chinese-American writer has garnered stellar reviews and invited comparisons to Amy Tan and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.04

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