Thank You, Mr. Nixon: Stories by Gish Jen

Thank You, Mr. Nixon: Stories

Gish Jen

272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional informative reflective medium-paced

Description

The acclaimed, award-winning author of The Resisters takes measure of the fifty years since the opening of China and its unexpected effects on the lives of ordinary people. It is a unique book that only Jen could write—a story collection accruing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 61%
informative 41%
funny 32%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.05

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