Peony by Pearl S. Buck

Peony

Pearl S. Buck

352 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional slow-paced
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Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid -- an awkward role in which she is more than a servant, but less than a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 75%
reflective 62%
informative 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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