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342 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063257856
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 09 January 2024
Description
Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, this mesmerizing literary debut is part coming-of-age tale, part family and social drama, as it follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world—perfec...
Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 55%
dark 39%
challenging 29%
informative 19%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 29% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Child death, Abandonment, Sexual assaultMinor
Self harm, War, Violence
342 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063257856
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 09 January 2024
Description
Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, this mesmerizing literary debut is part coming-of-age tale, part family and social drama, as it follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world—perfec...
Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 55%
dark 39%
challenging 29%
informative 19%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 29% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Child death, Abandonment, Sexual assaultMinor
Self harm, War, Violence