Peach Blossom Paradise by Ge Fei

Peach Blossom Paradise

Jiangnan Trilogy #1

Ge Fei with Cindy Kay (Narrator), Canaan Morse (Translator)

13 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction historical

Description

An enthralling story of revolution, idealism, and a savage struggle for utopia by one of China's greatest living novelists.In 1898 reformist intellectuals in China persuaded the young emperor that it was time to transform his sclerotic empire into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 60%
emotional 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
adventurous 26%
informative 26%
funny 13%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.99

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