312 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400068142
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A profound mystery is at the heart of this magnificent new novel by Yiyun Li, “one of America’s best young novelists” (Newsweek) and the celebrated author of The Vagrants, winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. Moving back and forth in time...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicidal thoughts
312 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400068142
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A profound mystery is at the heart of this magnificent new novel by Yiyun Li, “one of America’s best young novelists” (Newsweek) and the celebrated author of The Vagrants, winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. Moving back and forth in time...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicidal thoughts