China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh

China Mountain Zhang

Maureen F. McHugh

336 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

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"A first novel this good gives every reader a chance to share in the pleasure of discovery; to my mind, Ms. McHugh's achievement recalls the best work of Delany and Robinson without being in the least derivative." --The New York TimesImmediately r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 30%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
sad 17%
informative 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.0

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