Beijing Doll by Chun Sue

Beijing Doll

Chun Sue

223 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Banned in China for its candid exploration of a young girl's sexual awakening yet widely acclaimed as being the first novel of 'tough youth' in China (Beijing Today), Beijing Doll cuts a daring path through China's rock-and-roll subculture. This c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 50%
dark 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.88

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