fiction short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

162 pages | first published 1979

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In 1940s Shanghai, beautiful young Jiazhi spends her days playing mahjong and drinking tea with high-society ladies. But China es occupied by invading Japanese forces, and in wartime things are not always what they seem.Jiazhi's life is a front. A...
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Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.5

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