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336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618562039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 11 April 2005
Description
From a master of the historical novel, Empress Orchid sweeps readers into the heart of the Forbidden City to tell the fascinating story of a young concubine who becomes China's last empress. Min introduces the beautiful Tzu Hsi, known as Orchid, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,325 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 46%
tense 31%
sad 30%
dark 28%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 42% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
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336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618562039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 11 April 2005
Description
From a master of the historical novel, Empress Orchid sweeps readers into the heart of the Forbidden City to tell the fascinating story of a young concubine who becomes China's last empress. Min introduces the beautiful Tzu Hsi, known as Orchid, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,325 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 46%
tense 31%
sad 30%
dark 28%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 42% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.