The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

Ken Liu

480 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the title story's fantastical inter-dimensional assassins to the steampunk dystopia of "Grey Rabbit, Crimson Mare, Coal Leopard" burrowing through the ruins of a civilisation destroyed by a plague, from Black Mirror-esque tales of blockchain ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 67%
emotional 60%
dark 50%
challenging 47%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 16%
informative 15%
tense 14%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 18%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 18% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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