Peony in Love by Lisa See

Peony in Love

Lisa See

297 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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"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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,149 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 62%
sad 59%
dark 35%
informative 31%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 18%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 56%
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

3.53

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