Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen

Bury What We Cannot Take

Kirstin Chen

8 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

"Complex and rich, Chen's story serves as a fascinating window into a unique period of history and the plight of one displaced family." --Harper's BazaarThe day nine-year-old San San and her twelve-year-old brother, Ah Liam, discover their grandmo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 57%
sad 57%
tense 50%
challenging 35%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 28%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 15%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.58

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