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signeskov's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Body horror, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, and Torture
Minor: Deportation, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
desireewoodwhite's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: War, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Child death and Animal cruelty
katja24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Violence, Torture, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, War, and Racism
Minor: Vomit
aprilxiong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Torture, Gore, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Murder
dawntin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture
Minor: Miscarriage
piiiesk's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Torture
readbyisa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Miscarriage, Murder, Torture, and Infidelity
serendipitysbooks's review
- 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
4.0
What made the most impact on me was when the protagonist and her husband provided shelter to a political refugee in the United States. The surveillance they were under quickly became clear and the threats from Taiwanese agents, and the pressure to provide information was chilling. It left me questioning how I would balance my personal and political beliefs with my love and responsibility for my family should the two ever come into such stark contrast.
All in all I enjoyed this piece of historical fiction. It wasn’t outstanding but it was definitely solid. That it featured some new-to-me history was a bonus.
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, and Torture