The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling

Wai Chim

392 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad’s restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad’s new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren’t r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 711 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
hopeful 51%
sad 48%
reflective 43%
challenging 29%
dark 18%
inspiring 15%
informative 14%
tense 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 21%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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