The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: A Novel by Jamie Ford

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: A Novel

Jamie Ford

400 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional medium-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet returns with a powerful exploration of the love that binds a family across the generations in “one of the most beautiful books of motherhood and what we pass on to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,499 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 69%
sad 48%
hopeful 32%
challenging 28%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 17%
informative 14%
tense 14%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.99

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