Peony in Love by Lisa See

Peony in Love

Lisa See

297 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret." For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Ch...

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Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 64%
sad 61%
dark 54%
informative 32%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 22%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
inspiring 9%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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