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martinjen98's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Grief, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, Sexism, Racial slurs, Murder, Bullying, Racism, Dysphoria, Violence, Trafficking, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Hate crime, Death, and Child abuse
mxhcat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
3.75
Graphic: Xenophobia, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, and Trafficking
Moderate: Vomit, Dysphoria, and Pedophilia
Minor: Abandonment
kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved this book. I knew a little of the information regarding girls kidnapped from China and brought to the brothels of San Francisco, but this taught me so much more. What I didn't realize was how many Chinese came to Idaho in the late 1800s. The second half of the book takes place in Pierce, Idaho (where my own great-grandfather, grandfather, and grandmother homesteaded starting in 1917.)
The author wove together the story of Daiyu and calligraphy (the four treasures). While this book would probably be a good listen, you would miss something by not being able to see the Chinese characters as the author describes their meaning.
This book will break your heart and stay with you after you finish reading it.
The author wove together the story of Daiyu and calligraphy (the four treasures). While this book would probably be a good listen, you would miss something by not being able to see the Chinese characters as the author describes their meaning.
This book will break your heart and stay with you after you finish reading it.
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Vomit, Classism, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Genocide, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual assault
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