How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa

How to Pronounce Knife

Souvankham Thammavongsa

192 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE"As the daughter of refugees, I'm able to finally see myself in stories." --Angela So, Electric LiteratureNamed one of the best books of the month by The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Salon, The Milli...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 76%
sad 41%
challenging 20%
dark 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.9

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