354 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
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Language: English
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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 1,495 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
informative 50%
dark 44%
tense 44%
challenging 41%
reflective 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Cannibalism, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Blood, Animal cruelty354 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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 1,495 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
informative 50%
dark 44%
tense 44%
challenging 41%
reflective 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Cannibalism, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Blood, Animal cruelty