The Red Chamber by Pauline A. Chen

The Red Chamber

Pauline A. Chen

386 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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In this lyrical reimagining of the Chinese classic Dream of the Red Chamber, set against the breathtaking backdrop of eighteenth-century Beijing, the lives of three unforgettable women collide in the inner chambers of the Jia mansion. When orphane...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.84

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