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278 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Set in a fictional town in West China, this is the story of the Duan-Xue family, owners of the lucrative chilli bean paste factory, and their formidable matriarch. As Gran’s eightieth birthday approaches, her middle-aged children get together to m...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Cursing, MisogynyModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexual harassment, Death
278 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in a fictional town in West China, this is the story of the Duan-Xue family, owners of the lucrative chilli bean paste factory, and their formidable matriarch. As Gran’s eightieth birthday approaches, her middle-aged children get together to m...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Cursing, MisogynyModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexual harassment, Death