China Dolls by Lisa See

China Dolls

Lisa See with Jodi Long (Narrator)

15 hours, 12 minutes first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

San Francisco, 1938: A world’s fair is preparing to open on Treasure Island, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Talented Grace, traditional Helen, and defiant Ruby, three young women from very different background...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,348 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 50%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 30%
informative 30%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.48

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