A review by imchoosingfiction
The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Time of Death - January 23, 2024 - I have been trying to get through this for about 2 years, (didn't even realize) after making it to the 26% mark, I began skimming and read through to the (kinda predictable) end.  Although this historical setting is unique, WWII in China following a German Jew, Ernest, and a Chinese woman, Aiyi, it still managed to feel like a West Side Story re-telling. I won't be counting it toward my reading goal this year.
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