Portable Curiosities by Julie Koh

Portable Curiosities

Julie Koh

256 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction short stories dark fast-paced

Description

A biting collection of stories from a bold new voice. A young girl sees ghosts from her third eye, located where her belly button should be. A corporate lawyer feels increasingly disconnected from his job in a soulless 1200-storey skyscraper. And ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 83%
challenging 50%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.15

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