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400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 23 February 2016
Description
A stunning story of love, betrayal, and family, set against the backdrop of a changing Taiwan over the course of the twentieth century.February 28, 1947: Trapped inside the family home amid an uprising that has rocked Taipei, Dr. Tsai delivers his...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
informative 68%
sad 54%
dark 50%
challenging 43%
tense 31%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 27% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Miscarriage, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Racism, RapeMinor
Misogyny, Vomit, Sexual harassment
400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 23 February 2016
Description
A stunning story of love, betrayal, and family, set against the backdrop of a changing Taiwan over the course of the twentieth century.February 28, 1947: Trapped inside the family home amid an uprising that has rocked Taipei, Dr. Tsai delivers his...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
informative 68%
sad 54%
dark 50%
challenging 43%
tense 31%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 27% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Miscarriage, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Racism, RapeMinor
Misogyny, Vomit, Sexual harassment