Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok

Mambo in Chinatown

Jean Kwok

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Girl in Translation, a novel about a young woman torn between her family duties in Chinatown and her escape into the world of ballroom dancing.Twenty-two-year-old Charlie Wong grew up in New York’s Chinatown, the old...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 43%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 18%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
informative 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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