160 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063004054
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
A woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China’s literary superstars.Hongmei is the perfect Chinese wife: beautiful, diligent, passive. Glen is the perfect American husband: intelligent, caring, wel...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 35%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
sad 15%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Stalking, Suicide, AbortionModerate
Rape, Death, Incest160 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063004054
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
A woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China’s literary superstars.Hongmei is the perfect Chinese wife: beautiful, diligent, passive. Glen is the perfect American husband: intelligent, caring, wel...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 35%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
sad 15%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Suicide, AbortionModerate
Rape, Death, Incest