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

On the Origin of Species and Other Stories

Bo-Young Kim

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fiction science fiction short stories challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 66%
mysterious 50%
dark 41%
emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
tense 20%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.56

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