Mr Ma and Son by Lao She

Mr Ma and Son

Lao She

344 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad medium-paced
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Mr Ma and his son Ma Wei run an antiques shop nestled in a quiet street by St Paul's Cathedral in London, where, far from their native Peking, they struggle to navigate the bustling pavements and myriad social conventions of 1920s English society....

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 84 reviews

Moods

funny: 60%

reflective: 50%

informative: 35%

sad: 35%

emotional: 30%

lighthearted: 20%

challenging: 15%

dark: 15%

hopeful: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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