On the Origin of Species and Other Stories by Bo-Young Kim

On the Origin of Species and Other Stories

Bo-Young Kim with Joungmin Lee Comfort (Translator)

fiction science fiction challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

300 pages | first published 2021

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The debut English-language collection of one of South Korea's most distinctive and accomplished sci-fi authorsStraddling science fiction, fantasy and myth, the writings of award-winning author Bo-Young Kim have garnered a cult following in South K...
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Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 70%
dark 47%
emotional 41%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 35%
tense 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.57

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