Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So

Afterparties

Anthony Veasna So with Jason Sean (Narrator)

6 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary short stories emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

A reader seeking poignant, darkly humorous stories that explore the intersections of cultural identity, generational trauma, and queer belonging through vivid, character-driven narratives.

Description

Seamlessly transitioning between the absurd and the tenderhearted, balancing acerbic humor with sharp emotional depth, Afterparties offers an expansive portrait of the lives of Cambodian-Americans. As the children of refugees carve out radical new...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.98
based on 4,098 reviews

Moods

emotional: 81%

reflective: 81%

funny: 46%

sad: 42%

dark: 27%

challenging: 25%

hopeful: 20%

informative: 18%

inspiring: 12%

adventurous: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

tense: 6%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

19% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more