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297 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 19 February 2008
Description
"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret." For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,149 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 59%
dark 35%
informative 31%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 18%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
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Eating disorder, War, DeathModerate
Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming297 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 19 February 2008
Description
"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret." For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,149 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 59%
dark 35%
informative 31%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 18%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, War, DeathModerate
Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming