Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen

Bury What We Cannot Take

Kirstin Chen

300 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced
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"Complex and rich, Chen's story serves as a fascinating window into a unique period of history and the plight of one displaced family." --Harper's BazaarThe day nine-year-old San San and her twelve-year-old brother, Ah Liam, discover their grandmo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 66%
dark 50%
challenging 44%
tense 44%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 27%
reflective 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.6

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