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376 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exciting new novel set in the "Chop Suey Circuit" of San Francisco right before World War II, from the beloved bestselling author of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls.In 1938, Ruby, Helen and Grace, three girls from very differen...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,737 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
reflective 40%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 33% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Sexual assault
376 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exciting new novel set in the "Chop Suey Circuit" of San Francisco right before World War II, from the beloved bestselling author of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls.In 1938, Ruby, Helen and Grace, three girls from very differen...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,737 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
reflective 40%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 29%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 33% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Sexual assault