Paper Names by Susie Luo

Paper Names

Susie Luo

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Paper Names is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged, multigenerational narratives exploring cultural identity and the complexities of the American Dream through diverse perspectives.

Description

An unexpected act of violence brings together a Chinese-American family and a wealthy white lawyer in this propulsive and sweeping story of family, identity, and the American experience. Set in New York and China over three decades, Paper Names e...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 1,888 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 68%

sad: 54%

inspiring: 22%

hopeful: 21%

challenging: 19%

tense: 17%

dark: 11%

informative: 7%

adventurous: 3%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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