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418 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416500186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Howard Publishing Co
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider thems...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,107 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 57%
informative 27%
dark 24%
challenging 19%
tense 14%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Drug abuse, Death of parent, DeathMinor
War, Rape, Drug use418 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416500186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Howard Publishing Co
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider thems...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,107 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 57%
informative 27%
dark 24%
challenging 19%
tense 14%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Drug abuse, Death of parent, DeathMinor
War, Rape, Drug use