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juliatsang's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
If you are looking for a nice feel good romance, this is not your book. I was so angry with everyone in this book. The complacency of Mrs.Gu, the horrifying scheming of Manlu and Hongtsai, the passivity of Shijun and Shuhui. I wanted everyone to do better and was often internally screaming at them while reading. I don’t understand why this is such a popular book. I guess it makes sense if tragedy is your thing, because it really is quite tragic.
side note: I found the translation to be a bit stilted in English. I find Chinese to be a language where translators should sometimes focus on the meaning rather than a direct translation.
side note: I found the translation to be a bit stilted in English. I find Chinese to be a language where translators should sometimes focus on the meaning rather than a direct translation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Violence, Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Infidelity
Minor: War and Suicidal thoughts
cgracec's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: War, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, Medical content, and Pregnancy
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