531 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838930509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Apollo
Publication date: 09 January 2020
Description
'This is a captivating book ... Min Jin Lee's novel takes us through four generations and each character's search for identity and success. It's a powerful story about resilience and compassion' BARACK OBAMA.Yeongdo, Korea 1911. In a small fishing...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,065 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 68%
informative 37%
challenging 28%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 23%
dark 18%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, DeathModerate
Suicide, War, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Miscarriage531 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838930509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Apollo
Publication date: 09 January 2020
Description
'This is a captivating book ... Min Jin Lee's novel takes us through four generations and each character's search for identity and success. It's a powerful story about resilience and compassion' BARACK OBAMA.Yeongdo, Korea 1911. In a small fishing...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,065 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 68%
informative 37%
challenging 28%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 23%
dark 18%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, DeathModerate
Suicide, War, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Miscarriage