The Red Chamber by Pauline A. Chen

The Red Chamber

Pauline A. Chen

488 pages first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

In this lyrical reimagining of the Chinese classic Dream of the Red Chamber, set against the breathtaking backdrop of eighteenth-century Beijing, the lives of three unforgettable women collide in the inner chambers of the Jia mansion. When orphane...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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