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336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643132525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 10 December 2019
Description
Based on a remarkable true story, the New York Times bestselling author of Please Look After Mom brilliantly images the life of Yi Jin, an orphan who would fall under the affections of the Empress and become a jewel in the late Joseon Court.When a...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
reflective 58%
informative 36%
dark 29%
challenging 26%
tense 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, SuicideModerate
Colonisation, Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Child death
336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643132525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 10 December 2019
Description
Based on a remarkable true story, the New York Times bestselling author of Please Look After Mom brilliantly images the life of Yi Jin, an orphan who would fall under the affections of the Empress and become a jewel in the late Joseon Court.When a...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
reflective 58%
informative 36%
dark 29%
challenging 26%
tense 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, SuicideModerate
Colonisation, Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Child death