Scan barcode
crunch1009's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While reading through the book, I found myself incredibly engaged in every chapter. At times, it did feel rather slow but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The characters, I had a hard time trying to like, really only being fond of O-lan. The ending though, practically ruined the whole book for me. I felt sick to my stomach when reading the last 3 chapters and almost stopped reading it entirely. I can’t really see myself entirely understanding why Pearl S. Buck ended the book like so, but, it’s still a good read nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cannibalism
katieohara's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Violence, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Colonisation
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Grief, Murder, War, and Classism