368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679604891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,786 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 46%
informative 44%
tense 44%
challenging 42%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 18%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Cannibalism, Suicide, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Blood, Vomit
368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679604891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,786 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 46%
informative 44%
tense 44%
challenging 42%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 18%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Cannibalism, Suicide, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Blood, Vomit