The Bird in the Bamboo Cage by Hazel Gaynor

The Bird in the Bamboo Cage

Hazel Gaynor

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

China, 1941. With Japan’s declaration of war on the Allies, Elspeth Kent’s future changes forever. When soldiers take control of the missionary school where she teaches, comfortable security is replaced by rationing, uncertainty and fear.Ten-year-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 65%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 36%
challenging 34%
reflective 34%
informative 26%
tense 26%
dark 24%
adventurous 17%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 22% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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