Skinship by Yoon Choi

Skinship

Yoon Choi

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An exquisite collection from a breathtakingly new voice--centered on a constellation of Korean American families, these stories announce the debut of a master of short fiction.A long-married couple is forced to confront their friend's painful past...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
sad 46%
hopeful 21%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
inspiring 12%
funny 10%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 26% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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