Bestiary by K-Ming Chang

Bestiary

K-Ming Chang

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

259 pages | first published 2020

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Three generations of Taiwanese American women are haunted by the myths of their homeland in this spellbinding, visceral debut about one family's queer desires, violent impulses, and buried secrets. LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL...
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Moods

challenging 70%
dark 58%
reflective 44%
mysterious 42%
emotional 37%
adventurous 20%
tense 15%
funny 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 24% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

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3.5

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