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336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643132525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 10 December 2019
Description
Based on a remarkable true story, the New York Times bestselling author of Please Look After Mom brilliantly images the life of Yi Jin, an orphan who would fall under the affections of the Empress and become a jewel in the late Joseon Court.When a...
Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
reflective 60%
informative 37%
dark 29%
challenging 28%
tense 21%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, SuicideModerate
Colonisation, Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Child death, Vomit, Suicide attempt
336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643132525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 10 December 2019
Description
Based on a remarkable true story, the New York Times bestselling author of Please Look After Mom brilliantly images the life of Yi Jin, an orphan who would fall under the affections of the Empress and become a jewel in the late Joseon Court.When a...
Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
reflective 60%
informative 37%
dark 29%
challenging 28%
tense 21%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, SuicideModerate
Colonisation, Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Child death, Vomit, Suicide attempt