Peony in Love by Lisa See

Peony in Love

Lisa See

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced

284 pages

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"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret." For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Ch...
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Summary of 1379 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 64%
sad 57%
dark 53%
informative 32%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 36%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.56

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