288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
A powerful new novel about an ordinary family facing extraordinary times at the start of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. China, 1957. Chairman Mao has declared a new openness in society: “Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews
Moods
emotional 87%
sad 62%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, Rape, Domestic abuseMinor
Ableism, Bullying, Murder
288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful new novel about an ordinary family facing extraordinary times at the start of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. China, 1957. Chairman Mao has declared a new openness in society: “Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews
Moods
emotional 87%
sad 62%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, Rape, Domestic abuseMinor
Ableism, Bullying, Murder