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224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...
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Moods
reflective: 81%
emotional: 61%
funny: 50%
sad: 29%
hopeful: 16%
dark: 12%
challenging: 11%
informative: 9%
lighthearted: 9%
inspiring: 8%
tense: 4%
relaxing: 3%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Alcohol, Racism, Suicide
224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524731755
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of Weike Wang’s debut novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud (or at least satisfied), and her su...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 81%
emotional: 61%
funny: 50%
sad: 29%
hopeful: 16%
dark: 12%
challenging: 11%
informative: 9%
lighthearted: 9%
inspiring: 8%
tense: 4%
relaxing: 3%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings