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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
I absolutely loved this one. Character, story, imagery. Could get enough.
A lovely story. I am always thrilled to read historical fiction about an era and/or location I know little about, and Peach Blossom Spring filled me with some cultural and factual knowledge in an effortless and, again, lovely way.
Would be a great choice for a book club read as it is a perfect balance of history, storytelling, trauma, and love.
Would be a great choice for a book club read as it is a perfect balance of history, storytelling, trauma, and love.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the life story of Renshu. He was born in China, immigrated to Taiwan, and finally ended in the US. He and his mother had many trials along the way and was always supported by his mother. I thought the story was kind of draggy in places but the story line was good.
adventurous
medium-paced
challenging
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked this story that follows a mother and son as they flee war and must find themselves in new places and among new faces. The themes of identity, family, racism, community, politics, and love are quite familiar, however the author doesn't do much in terms of differentiating her story from any other that covers a similar history.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Grief, War
Minor: Child death, Death of parent
A beautiful multi generational story, with deep moments of loss and sadness, but also of hope and love. I loved the scrolls and story’s told from mother to son throughout their journey.
Powerful historical fiction with sensitively written insights on generational trauma and ethnic and racial identity issues.