166 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781949467864
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Blair
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Description
A short story collection exploring cultural complexities in China, the Chinese diaspora in America, and the world at large.In a vibrant and illuminating follow-up to her award-winning story collection, Useful Phrases for Immigrants, May-lee Chai's...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
informative 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 15%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
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166 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781949467864
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Blair
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Description
A short story collection exploring cultural complexities in China, the Chinese diaspora in America, and the world at large.In a vibrant and illuminating follow-up to her award-winning story collection, Useful Phrases for Immigrants, May-lee Chai's...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
informative 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 15%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.