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544 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250220684
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father's death and finds that he is now, against his will, betrothed to two women. Neither of them is his sweetheart, Lotus Huang.Torn between following his heart and his filial duty,...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
funny 46%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 36% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, ViolenceModerate
GriefMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts544 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250220684
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father's death and finds that he is now, against his will, betrothed to two women. Neither of them is his sweetheart, Lotus Huang.Torn between following his heart and his filial duty,...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
funny 46%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 36% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, ViolenceModerate
GriefMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts