A Single Swallow by Zhang Ling

A Single Swallow

Zhang Ling with Shelly Bryant (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

The eagerly awaited English translation of award-winning author Zhang Ling's epic and intimate novel about the devastation of war, forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring power of love.On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast--in wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 68%
reflective 62%
challenging 40%
dark 37%
informative 15%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.66

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