327 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316437219
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 10 July 2018
Description
Set in modern Shanghai, a debut by a Chinese-American writer about a prodigal son whose unexpected return forces his newly wealthy family to confront painful secrets and unfulfilled promises.After years of chasing the American dream, the Zhen fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Death, Infidelity, Blood327 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316437219
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 10 July 2018
Description
Set in modern Shanghai, a debut by a Chinese-American writer about a prodigal son whose unexpected return forces his newly wealthy family to confront painful secrets and unfulfilled promises.After years of chasing the American dream, the Zhen fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death, Infidelity, Blood