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356 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780715655405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth
Publication date: 25 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 324 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 56%
dark 39%
challenging 30%
informative 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Child death, Racism, AbandonmentMinor
Self harm, War, Violence
356 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780715655405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth
Publication date: 25 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 324 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 56%
dark 39%
challenging 30%
informative 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Child death, Racism, AbandonmentMinor
Self harm, War, Violence