Green Island by Shawna Yang Ryan

Green Island

Shawna Yang Ryan

447 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning story of love, betrayal, and family, set against the backdrop of a changing Taiwan over the course of the twentieth century.February 28, 1947: Trapped inside the family home amid an uprising that has rocked Taipei, Dr. Tsai delivers his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 77%
informative 72%
sad 63%
dark 52%
challenging 44%
tense 30%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.09

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