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292 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143117506
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 June 2010
Description
The authentic and compassionate first novel about two sisters from the author of the acclaimed memoir Stealing Buddha's Dinner Called A writer to watch, a tremendous talent by the Chicago Tribune, Bich Minh Nguyen makes her fiction debut with t...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
InfidelityMinor
Xenophobia, Racism, Miscarriage
292 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143117506
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 June 2010
Description
The authentic and compassionate first novel about two sisters from the author of the acclaimed memoir Stealing Buddha's Dinner Called A writer to watch, a tremendous talent by the Chicago Tribune, Bich Minh Nguyen makes her fiction debut with t...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
InfidelityMinor
Xenophobia, Racism, Miscarriage