What the community thinks
summary of 96 ratings (see reviews)
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Mental illness (2 reviewers) and Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer)Moderate
Mental illness (1 reviewer)Minor
Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer) and Suicide (1 reviewer)Moods
hopeful 50%
reflective 35%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
fast 15%
Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
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But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum’s condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
A nourishing tale about the crevices of culture, mental wellness and family, and the surprising power of a good dumpling.
Buy The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
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Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
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But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum’s condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
A nourishing tale about the crevices of culture, mental wellness and family, and the surprising power of a good dumpling.
What the community thinks
summary of 96 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Mental illness (2 reviewers) and Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer)Moderate
Mental illness (1 reviewer)Minor
Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer) and Suicide (1 reviewer)Moods
hopeful 50%
reflective 35%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
fast 15%
Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating