Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Four Treasures of the Sky

Jenny Tinghui Zhang

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

323 pages | first published 2022

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A propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, about a Chinese girl fighting to claim her place in the 1880s American WestDaiyu never wanted to be like the tragic heroine for whom she was named, revere...
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Summary of 645 reviews

Moods

sad 84%
emotional 82%
dark 66%
challenging 44%
reflective 38%
tense 35%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 16%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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