Edge Case by YZ Chin

Edge Case

YZ Chin

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

When her husband suddenly disappears, a young woman must uncover where he went—and who she might be without him—in this striking debut of immigration, identity, and marriage. After another taxing day as the sole female employee at her New York ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 67%
sad 37%
dark 32%
mysterious 30%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
funny 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.47

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