A Single Swallow by Zhang Ling

A Single Swallow

Zhang Ling with Shelly Bryant (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

The eagerly awaited English translation of award-winning author Zhang Ling's epic and intimate novel about the devastation of war, forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring power of love.On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast--in wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 64%
reflective 60%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
informative 17%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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