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320 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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The last decades of the nineteenth century were a violent period in China’s history marked by humiliating foreign incursions and domestic rebellion, ultimately ending in the demise of the Ch’ing dynasty. The only constant during this tumultuous ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
sad 27%
tense 22%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts
320 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The last decades of the nineteenth century were a violent period in China’s history marked by humiliating foreign incursions and domestic rebellion, ultimately ending in the demise of the Ch’ing dynasty. The only constant during this tumultuous ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
sad 27%
tense 22%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts