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308 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756903886
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 September 2000
Description
In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly unders...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,447 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 57%
challenging 27%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
dark 10%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Animal crueltyModerate
PregnancyMinor
War
308 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756903886
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 September 2000
Description
In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly unders...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,447 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 57%
challenging 27%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
dark 10%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Animal crueltyModerate
PregnancyMinor
War