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272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982171520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
A lyrical novel set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution that follows a father’s quest to reunite his family before his precocious daughter’s momentous birthday, which Garth Greenwell calls “one of the most beautiful debuts I’ve rea...
Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 65%
hopeful 21%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Ableism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Miscarriage, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Abandonment, Death of parent, Car accident272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982171520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
A lyrical novel set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution that follows a father’s quest to reunite his family before his precocious daughter’s momentous birthday, which Garth Greenwell calls “one of the most beautiful debuts I’ve rea...
Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 65%
hopeful 21%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Ableism, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Miscarriage, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Abandonment, Death of parent, Car accident