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354 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to S...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,359 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
dark 43%
informative 40%
tense 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 17%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 28% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Cannibalism, Suicide, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Vomit, Blood
354 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to S...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,359 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
dark 43%
informative 40%
tense 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 17%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 28% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Cannibalism, Suicide, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Vomit, Blood