368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789869435161
Format: Paperback
Language: Chinese
Publisher: Yin Wu Luo Wen Hua
Publication date: 05 February 2020
Description
In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine.In "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," a portal through time forces a...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,745 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
emotional 26%
informative 24%
hopeful 21%
dark 15%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Body horror, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Sexual content, Torture, Ableism
368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789869435161
Format: Paperback
Language: Chinese
Publisher: Yin Wu Luo Wen Hua
Publication date: 05 February 2020
Description
In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine.In "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," a portal through time forces a...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,745 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
emotional 26%
informative 24%
hopeful 21%
dark 15%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Body horror, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Sexual content, Torture, Ableism