383 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786692788
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 01 January 2017
Description
Award-winning translator and author Ken Liu presents a collection of short speculative fiction from China. Some stories have won awards; some have been included in various 'Year's Best' anthologies; some have been well reviewed by critics and read...
Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
challenging 46%
mysterious 42%
informative 32%
dark 28%
emotional 20%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 12%
tense 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 12% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 34% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 13% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
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Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror383 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786692788
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 01 January 2017
Description
Award-winning translator and author Ken Liu presents a collection of short speculative fiction from China. Some stories have won awards; some have been included in various 'Year's Best' anthologies; some have been well reviewed by critics and read...
Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
challenging 46%
mysterious 42%
informative 32%
dark 28%
emotional 20%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 12%
tense 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 12% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 34% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 13% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror