Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Four Treasures of the Sky

Jenny Tinghui Zhang with Katharine Chin (Narrator)

12 hours, 18 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and editor.A propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, about a Chinese girl fighting to claim her place in the 1880s American WestDaiyu ...

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Moods

sad 83%
emotional 79%
dark 66%
challenging 42%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
informative 27%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 15%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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