You Are Eating an Orange. You Are Naked. by Sheung-King

You Are Eating an Orange. You Are Naked.

Sheung-King

195 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

A young translator living in Toronto frequently travels abroad--to Hong Kong, Macau, Prague, Tokyo--often with his unnamed lover. In restaurants and hotel rooms, the couple begins telling folktales to each other, perhaps as a way to fill the undef...

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Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 42%
funny 24%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 15%
relaxing 15%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 24%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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