My Brilliant Life by Kim Ae-ran

My Brilliant Life

Kim Ae-ran with Chi-Young Kim (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

“My Brilliant Life is a moving, earnest, and deeply-felt exploration of a unique family in all its joys and disappointments . . . an utter delight.” —Claire Lombardo, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Fun We Ever HadDespite being house...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 86%
reflective 67%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 28%
funny 20%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 10%
dark 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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