Bound by Donna Jo Napoli

186 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous informative medium-paced
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YOUNG XING XING IS BOUND. Bound to her father's second wife and daughter after Xing Xing's father has passed away. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where the life of a woman is valued less than that of livestock. Boun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews

Moods

hopeful 44%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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