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660 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 January 2009
Description
A New York Times Notable Book One of the Best Books of the Year: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Entertainment Weekly, Slate In A Free Life, Ha Jin follows the Wu family -- father Nan, mother Pingping, and son Taotao -- as they sever their tie...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
relaxing 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Miscarriage, Racism, Xenophobia
660 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 January 2009
Description
A New York Times Notable Book One of the Best Books of the Year: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Entertainment Weekly, Slate In A Free Life, Ha Jin follows the Wu family -- father Nan, mother Pingping, and son Taotao -- as they sever their tie...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
relaxing 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Miscarriage, Racism, Xenophobia