784 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444787801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Description
China in the nineteenth century: a proud and ancient empire forbidden to foreigners. The West desires Chinese tea above all other things but lacks the silver to buy it. Instead, western adventurers resort to smuggling opium in exchange.The Qing Em...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
challenging 51%
reflective 37%
tense 20%
emotional 13%
mysterious 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
784 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444787801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Description
China in the nineteenth century: a proud and ancient empire forbidden to foreigners. The West desires Chinese tea above all other things but lacks the silver to buy it. Instead, western adventurers resort to smuggling opium in exchange.The Qing Em...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
challenging 51%
reflective 37%
tense 20%
emotional 13%
mysterious 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt