The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling

Wai Chim

392 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced
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Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad’s restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad’s new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren’t r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 910 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 50%
hopeful 48%
reflective 43%
challenging 30%
dark 19%
tense 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 13%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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