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383 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812992892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A fascinating portrait of life as a Chinese American woman in the 1930s and '40s."--The New York Times Book Review "Superb . . . This emotional, informative and brilliant page-turner resonates with resilience and human...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,742 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
reflective 41%
hopeful 36%
informative 34%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 29%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Sexual assault
383 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812992892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A fascinating portrait of life as a Chinese American woman in the 1930s and '40s."--The New York Times Book Review "Superb . . . This emotional, informative and brilliant page-turner resonates with resilience and human...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,742 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
reflective 41%
hopeful 36%
informative 34%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 29%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Sexual assault