The Distant Land of My Father by Bo Caldwell

The Distant Land of My Father

Bo Caldwell

400 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

Anna, the narrator of this riveting first novel, lives in a storybook world: exotic pre- World War II Shanghai, with handsome young parents, wealth, and comfort. Her father, the son of missionaries, leads a charmed and secretive life, though his g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
informative 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.02

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