Dragon Seed: A Novel of China at War by Pearl S. Buck

Dragon Seed: A Novel of China at War

Pearl S. Buck

358 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Farmer Liang Tan knows only a quiet, traditional life in his remote Chinese farming community. When news filters in that Japanese forces are invading the country, he and his fellow villagers believe that if they behave decently to the Japanese sol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
dark 40%
informative 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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