Peach Blossom Paradise by Ge Fei

Peach Blossom Paradise

Jiangnan Trilogy #1

Ge Fei with Cindy Kay (Narrator), Canaan Morse (Translator)

13 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

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An enthralling story of revolution, idealism, and a savage struggle for utopia by one of China's greatest living novelists.In 1898 reformist intellectuals in China persuaded the young emperor that it was time to transform his sclerotic empire into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
sad 56%
reflective 52%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
tense 28%
informative 24%
adventurous 20%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 36%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 15% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 21% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.0

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