Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Racism, Alcohol, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2701 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
funny 47%
sad 31%
hopeful 20%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
tense 4%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
224 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...Book Information
224 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Racism, Alcohol, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2701 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
funny 47%
sad 31%
hopeful 20%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
tense 4%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating