Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

350 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A collection of stories explores revelatory ideas and second chances in such tales as, "In the Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," "Exhalation," and "The Lifecycle of Software Objects."

Community Reviews Summary of 7,708 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 50%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
emotional 26%
informative 23%
hopeful 21%
dark 15%
sad 6%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 16%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.29

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