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335 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616206888
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 02 May 2017
Description
One morning, Deming Guo's mother, Polly, an undocumented Chinese immigrant, goes to her job at a nail salon--and never comes home. No one can find any trace of her. With his mother gone, eleven-year-old Deming is left mystified and bereft. Eventua...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,242 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 64%
challenging 27%
hopeful 22%
tense 16%
dark 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Racism, AddictionModerate
Confinement, Deportation, CursingMinor
Panic attacks/disorders
335 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616206888
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 02 May 2017
Description
One morning, Deming Guo's mother, Polly, an undocumented Chinese immigrant, goes to her job at a nail salon--and never comes home. No one can find any trace of her. With his mother gone, eleven-year-old Deming is left mystified and bereft. Eventua...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,242 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 64%
challenging 27%
hopeful 22%
tense 16%
dark 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Racism, AddictionModerate
Confinement, Deportation, CursingMinor
Panic attacks/disorders