China Dolls by Lisa See

China Dolls

Lisa See with Jodi Long

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, "and" Shanghai Girls" has garnered international acclaim for her great skill at rendering the intricate relationships of women and the complex meeting of hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,365 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 51%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 29%
informative 29%
reflective 29%
tense 29%
inspiring 21%
dark 18%
challenging 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.48

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