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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
This captivating story had it all - mystery, romance, magic, and food descriptions that left me drooling. It was utterly enchanting and unlike anything I’ve read before. I miss the characters already!
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
I enjoyed learning more about Chinese culture through this book. The author uses great metaphors to enliven her descriptions.
mysterious
medium-paced
Reese's Book Club Pick 38/64
The idea behind this book was cool, but I found it very hard to follow. It almost felt like the plots were too interconnected while not being connected at all. It moved around in time and between characters quickly and I found myself struggling to keep up. It's a cool story, but it just wasn't for me I don't think.
The idea behind this book was cool, but I found it very hard to follow. It almost felt like the plots were too interconnected while not being connected at all. It moved around in time and between characters quickly and I found myself struggling to keep up. It's a cool story, but it just wasn't for me I don't think.
Thank you Reese Witherspoon’s Bookclub for picking this beautiful book! I never would have picked this book on my own: an eastern setting, in the early 1900s, full of magical realism... It’s not what I normally go for but I’m so glad I didn’t let that stop me.
I loved both Ji Lin and Ren, and I totally fell in love with Shin. The story was compelling and amazing and I don’t have the right words to say how much I loved it. MUST READ!
I loved both Ji Lin and Ren, and I totally fell in love with Shin. The story was compelling and amazing and I don’t have the right words to say how much I loved it. MUST READ!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No