Sour Sweet by Timothy Mo

Sour Sweet

Timothy Mo

287 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Timothy Mo's classic account of feuding Chinese families in sixties London quickly became a best-seller when it was first published and has since won its place among the novels of the time. 

Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.78

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