Shoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung

Shoko's Smile

Choi Eunyoung

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

272 pages | first published 2016

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In crisp, unembellished prose, Choi Eunyoung paints intimate portraits of the lives of young women in South Korea, balancing the personal with the political. In the title story, a fraught friendship between an exchange student and her host sister ...
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Summary of 1166 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 82%
sad 56%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
informative 12%
tense 7%
relaxing 6%
funny 5%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.1

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