Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

Dreams of Joy

Shanghai Girls #2

Lisa See

354 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

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...

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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 80%
informative 50%
dark 44%
tense 44%
challenging 41%
reflective 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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