Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok

Searching for Sylvie Lee

Jean Kwok

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A poignant and suspenseful drama that untangles the complicated ties binding three women—two sisters and their mother—in one Chinese immigrant family and explores what happens when the eldest daughter disappears, and a series of family secrets eme...

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Moods

mysterious 81%
emotional 74%
sad 56%
reflective 35%
dark 34%
tense 28%
adventurous 17%
challenging 13%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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