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354 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 27 March 2007
Description
When a young Chinese woman, newly arrived in London, moves in with her English boyfriend, she decides it’s time to write a Chinese-English dictionary for lovers. Xiaolu’s first novel in English is an utterly original journey of self-discovery.
Community Reviews Summary of 904 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 40%
funny 30%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
informative 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 9%
dark 8%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual content, Rape, RacismModerate
Sexual assault, Abortion, SexismMinor
Infidelity, Homophobia354 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 27 March 2007
Description
When a young Chinese woman, newly arrived in London, moves in with her English boyfriend, she decides it’s time to write a Chinese-English dictionary for lovers. Xiaolu’s first novel in English is an utterly original journey of self-discovery.
Community Reviews Summary of 904 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 40%
funny 30%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
informative 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 9%
dark 8%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Rape, RacismModerate
Sexual assault, Abortion, SexismMinor
Infidelity, Homophobia