Bound by Donna Jo Napoli

186 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

YOUNG XING XING IS BOUND. Bound to her father's second wife and daughter after Xing Xing's father has passed away. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where the life of a woman is valued less than that of livestock. Boun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.61

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