Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

Shanghai Girls

Shanghai Girls #1

Lisa See

322 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A gifted writer . . . explores the bonds of sisterhood while powerfully evoking the often nightmarish American immigrant experience."--USA TodayIn 1937, Shanghai is the Paris of Asia, a city of great wealth and glamour...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,853 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 74%
reflective 42%
dark 39%
informative 32%
tense 31%
challenging 24%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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