Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

China Dolls by Lisa See

3 reviews

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Confinement, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Sexism, War, Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Homophobia

Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Trafficking, and Child abuse

Minor: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Pedophilia

pun1sher's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The main plot twist was easy to guess but this was an enjoyable read anyway. A very interesting peak into 30s/40s America, East Asian-American communities, and relationships between women.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Alcohol, Sexism, Racism, Violence, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gaslighting, Cursing, Stalking, War, Police brutality, Misogyny, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, and Homophobia

dorathebald's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The only saving point of this book is Helen's arc. 

Also Helen sounds like shes gay for Grace

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide attempt