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352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812980165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 20 January 2015
Description
A profound mystery is at the heart of this magnificent new novel by Yiyun Li, “one of America’s best young novelists” (Newsweek) and the celebrated author of The Vagrants, winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. Moving back and forth in time...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, RapeModerate
Suicidal thoughts
352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812980165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 20 January 2015
Description
A profound mystery is at the heart of this magnificent new novel by Yiyun Li, “one of America’s best young novelists” (Newsweek) and the celebrated author of The Vagrants, winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. Moving back and forth in time...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, RapeModerate
Suicidal thoughts