Making Space
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About the book
Jess desperately wants to be a mother, so when she discovers a young boy lost in the woods near her home, her heart goes out to him. The boy, who Jess and her husband call “Buddy,” can’t tell them his name or anything about his family, but he’s clearly been through a lot. When her husband cautions her not to get too involved, Jess brushes him off. She would do anything for this child—and soon, she’ll have to prove it.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 6.7 across 42 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 19% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 6.7 | 42 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I don't think short story is Kuang's strong suit. This story has a lot of potential though the reveal is done a bit too abruptly. I need this in a full length novel (or even a novela).”
“3.75/5 This review is for the audio version of the book, narrated by Kristie Lee Walsh. What would you do if you wanted to be a parent so desperately but, medically, it was an impossibility. Until one day it (almost literally) fell into your lap? What would you do for the child? How far would you go for that child? Even if it was dangerous? This was my 1st introduction to R. F. Kuang, and it was pretty good. The main character was interesting, if a little immature, and her husband, something else. The kid was just creepy. Like super creepy. It wasn't my favorite story in this collection b…”
Frequently asked
What is Making Space rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 42 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Making Space worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 42 ratings in open sources.