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annreadsabook's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Violence, and Suicide
jasmineehare's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so rich in both feeling and information. I know it is historical fiction but it feels so real and paints the most vivid picture of life in China throughout the 20th century; I feel like it should be required reading to understand the traumatic history of the people of China. It’s a dense book and slower at times but it’s so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Police brutality, and Suicide
ameliarose5's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Torture, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Child death
Minor: Cancer
katmanica's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, and Death
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