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224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,204 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
funny 50%
sad 31%
hopeful 17%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuseMinor
Suicide, Alcohol, Racism
224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,204 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
funny 50%
sad 31%
hopeful 17%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuseMinor
Suicide, Alcohol, Racism