The Language of Threads by Gail Tsukiyama

The Language of Threads

Women of the Silk #2

Gail Tsukiyama

288 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

Readers of Women of the Silk never forgot the moving, powerful story of Pei, brought to work in the silk house as a girl, grown into a quiet but determined young woman whose life is subject to cruel twists of fate, including the loss of her closes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 77%
hopeful 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.96

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