The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan

The Bonesetter's Daughter

Amy Tan

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2001

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Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . . In a remote m...
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Moods

emotional 96%
reflective 76%
sad 41%
hopeful 29%
challenging 22%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 11%
funny 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 36%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

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3.87

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