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bamberelise's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
shieldbearer's review against another edition
Book club is tomorrow morning and I left it at work. I tried to look up a summary online and found out that the author outright fabricated a lot of the story without the family's blessing and added a lot of melodramatic fabrications. When Ho Manli's book about her father comes out, I will happily buy and read that.
rebekkaholm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
ndbeyer's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I enjoyed this book- nice to see another country working to help the persecuted. My only complaint is that I cannot see where the title came from- usually the story or a line in the book will solidify the title but if it did- I missed it!
kimminy's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Mostly fiction, very little historical fact. The female protagonist was annoying. The male protagonist’s chapters were written in third person. The two females were in first person. The change in perspective interrupted the flow.
jessicac424's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
piaac's review against another edition
5.0
very good!
I really enjoy the authors writhing . I’ve read several of her books and they are very well written and it keeps you wanting to read or listen. The narrative voice is soothing and draws you into the story .
I really enjoy the authors writhing . I’ve read several of her books and they are very well written and it keeps you wanting to read or listen. The narrative voice is soothing and draws you into the story .