Tiananmen Square by Lai Wen

Tiananmen Square

Lai Wen

528 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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An epic, deeply moving coming-of-age novel about young love and lasting friendships forged in the years leading up to the Tiananmen Square student protests, for readers of The Beekeeper of Aleppo and The Night Tiger.As a child in Beijing in the 19...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
informative 75%
inspiring 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.45

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