hollyg35's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Trafficking, Dementia, Racism, and Rape
bek67's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book centers about a young half-Chinese orphan Ernest, who is raffled off in 1909. As the story unfolds it centers around Ernest, Fahn and Maisie, in 1909 and Ernest in the 1960s. It's a story the full of heartbreak and hope. I loved the cast of characters and I'm shocked this actually happened in Seattle!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child death and Rape
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