The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok

The Leftover Woman

Jean Kwok

288 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary thriller reflective medium-paced

Description

An evocative family drama and a riveting mystery about the ferocious pull of motherhood for two very different women—from the New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation.I was in the Beautiful Country. I n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
mysterious 54%
reflective 54%
tense 54%
hopeful 27%
informative 27%
sad 27%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

4.22

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