China Dolls by Lisa See

China Dolls

Lisa See with Jodi Long (Narrator)

15 hours, 12 minutes first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

San Francisco, 1938: A world’s fair is preparing to open on Treasure Island, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Talented Grace, traditional Helen, and defiant Ruby, three young women from very different background...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,742 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 52%
reflective 41%
hopeful 36%
informative 34%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 29%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 32% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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