The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang

The Family Chao

Lan Samantha Chang

301 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

An acclaimed storyteller returns with “a gorgeous and gripping literary mystery” that explores “family, betrayal, passion, race, culture and the American Dream” (Jean Kwok). The residents of Haven, Wisconsin, have dined on the Fine Chao Resta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
dark 64%
emotional 55%
tense 40%
reflective 35%
challenging 24%
sad 22%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 38% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.44

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