A Single Swallow by Ling Zhang

A Single Swallow

Ling Zhang with Shelly Bryant (Translator)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2017

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The eagerly awaited English translation of award-winning author Zhang Ling’s epic and intimate novel about the devastation of war, forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring power of love.On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast—in whi...
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Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 64%
reflective 60%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
informative 17%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.68

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