Peony in Love by Lisa See

Peony in Love

Lisa See

407 pages • first pub 2007 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret." For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,213 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 62%
sad 62%
dark 34%
informative 31%
hopeful 24%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
challenging 14%
adventurous 11%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.53

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