The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

Jamie Ford

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family: Faye Moy, a nurse in China serving with the Flying Tigers; Zoe Moy, a student in England at a famous...

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Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 68%
sad 49%
hopeful 30%
challenging 28%
mysterious 28%
dark 24%
adventurous 23%
informative 15%
inspiring 14%
tense 13%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.03

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