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12 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781608148257
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Publication date: 22 January 2011
Description
Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid -- an awkward role in which she is more than a servant, but less than a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 57%
informative 42%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Antisemitism, Grief, AbandonmentMinor
Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Racism
12 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781608148257
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Publication date: 22 January 2011
Description
Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid -- an awkward role in which she is more than a servant, but less than a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 57%
informative 42%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Antisemitism, Grief, AbandonmentMinor
Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Racism