Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

Dreams of Joy

Shanghai Girls #2

Lisa See with Janet Song (Narrator), Janet Song (Narrator), Janet Song (Narrator)

15 hours, 43 minutes first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

In her beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, and, most recently, Shanghai Girls, Lisa See has brilliantly illuminated the potent bonds of mother love, romantic love, and love of country. Now, in her most...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,848 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 75%
dark 46%
informative 44%
tense 44%
challenging 42%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 17%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 22%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.0

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