378 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408853252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 14 August 2014
Description
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, "and" Shanghai Girls" has garnered international acclaim for her great skill at rendering the intricate relationships of women and the complex meeting of hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,383 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
hopeful 34%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
tense 31%
reflective 28%
inspiring 23%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
War, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Homophobia
378 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408853252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 14 August 2014
Description
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, "and" Shanghai Girls" has garnered international acclaim for her great skill at rendering the intricate relationships of women and the complex meeting of hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,383 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
hopeful 34%
adventurous 31%
informative 31%
tense 31%
reflective 28%
inspiring 23%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
War, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Homophobia