Ties That Bind, Ties That Break by Lensey Namioka

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Lensey Namioka

160 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
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Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews

Moods

informative 60%
inspiring 53%
reflective 53%
emotional 46%
sad 26%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.78

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