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paul281f's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
julieh46's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
luiseh's review against another edition
4.0
A tiny universe in a petri dish: detailed descriptions of specific places, niche artisan expertise, types of people in different classes. Each character in this book is struggling against themselves and the expectations of Chinese society, which the reader gets to experience a glimpse of throughout this story that ends on a surprisingly hopeful note.
paperdavid's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jimmypat's review against another edition
4.0
An ambiguous, puzzle box of a book with a main character who would fit in a Philip K. Dick novel. What’s not to like?
kittymargo's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5