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meaghandesigns's review against another edition
4.0
Pleasantly surprised by this historical fiction novel set during WWI. Told a side of history I did not know about which I appreciated.
h_carson's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
tanias_reading_journal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
guineapiggirl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
lbewley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
tinypocketgecko's review against another edition
3.0
Chang weaves a beautiful story, but unfortunately her pacing is a little slow for my taste. I almost didn't finish it, but 50% through I was finally hooked in.
hootreads's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
agrinczel's review
4.0
3.75 stars. Interesting reading about the Chinese Labor Corps, a part of WWI history I was not familiar with
skconaghan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Beautiful agonising story written in consuming prose and wrapped in a conflicted piece of history we don’t get to hear about often enough.